Lean Leader: Drive Continuous Improvement in Aerospace

Hanwha Aerospace USA; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Aerospace USA is seeking a Lean Leader to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and support functions in Cheshire, CT. The role leads lean initiatives, implements 5S and Kaizen events, and advances value stream mapping to reduce waste and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, relevant lean certifications or experience, and the ability to work with multiple departments to sustain manufacturing excellence in an

Qualifications

• Experience leading lean improvement initiatives and projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and process data.
• Strong communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts 5S, Kaizen, lean events, and value stream mapping to reduce waste and costs.
• Communicates with employees through visual factory concepts and training sessions.
• Works with production, engineering, quality, purchasing, and finance to reduce costs.
• Layouts manufacturing cells and facilities to improve flow.
• Establishes goals with functional leaders and tracks progress.
• Documents projects and presents summaries to management and staff.
• Leads key improvement projects and trains staff on lean principles.
• Interfaces with customers through continuous improvement activities (6 Sigma, lean).

Skills

5S

Kaizen events

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or related field

High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years experience

Tools

6 Sigma

Job description

Hanwha Aerospace USA is seeking a Lean Leader to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and support functions in Cheshire, CT. The role leads lean initiatives, implements 5S and Kaizen events, and advances value stream mapping to reduce waste and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, relevant lean certifications or experience, and the ability to work with multiple departments to sustain manufacturing excellence in an