Leader, Continuous Improvement

Bombardier; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Leader in Continuous Improvement at its US Aerostructures site. You will lead Lean initiatives, drive transformation plans, and mentor future practitioners to boost productivity and quality across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a engineering/operations/business background with 2+ years in continuous improvement, plus expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and data analysis to drive cross-functional results. A proactive, collaborative leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related discipline.
• At least two (2) years of experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, or operations management.
• Proficiency with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies; strong data analysis and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence the development and implementation of Lean business practices across the organization to enhance growth, productivity, and quality.
• Partner with site leadership to implement the company’s Lean Enterprise system and ensure best practices in processes, systems, and customer service.
• Develop, execute, and maintain transformation plans, including leading kaizen events, knowledge sharing, and mentoring future Lean practitioners.
• Analyze business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and enhance operational performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of process improvements and monitor progress.
• Deliver coaching and training on Lean principles, continuous improvement tools, and problem-solving techniques.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovative ideas and proactive problem-solving among employees.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Data analysis

Leadership

Problem solving

Cross functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations/business

Job description

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Providing services to Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing continuous growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the greatest results happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

What are your contributions to the team?

• Lead and influence the development and implementation ofLean business practicesacross the organization to enhance growth, productivity, and quality
• Partner with site leadership to implement the company’sLean Enterprise systemand ensure best practices in processes, systems, and customer service
• Develop, execute, and maintaintransformation plans, including leadingkaizen events, knowledge sharing, and mentoring future Lean practitioners
• Analyze business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommendimprovements to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and enhance operational performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of processimprovements and monitor progress
• Delivercoaching and trainingon Lean principles,continuousimprovementtools, and problem-solving techniques
• Promote aculture ofcontinuousimprovement, encouraging innovative ideas and proactive problem-solving among employees

How to thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related discipline
• At least two (2) years of experience in continuousimprovement, process optimization, or operations management
• Proficiency with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and othercontinuousimprovementmethodologies; strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities that are required at a level 1.
• Experience with demonstrated success developing and implementing continuous improvement programs and have leadership experience within a manufacturing/maintenance environment.
• Proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.

Now that you can see yourself with the Bombardier Team!

OpportunityLeader, Continuous Improvement
Primary LocationBombardier US Aerostructures
OrganizationBombardier US Aerostr LLC
Requisition 14928 Leader, Continuous Improvement