Lean Leader: Driving Precision & Continuous Improvement

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

Job summary

Hanwha Aerospace USA in Cheshire, CT seeks a Lean Leader to drive continuous improvement, optimize production processes, and foster a culture of operational excellence across manufacturing and support functions.

The role leads Lean implementations (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping) and collaborates with production, engineering, quality, purchasing and finance to reduce waste while improving safety, quality, and delivery in accordance with aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/lean leadership; high school diploma allowed with equivalent experience.
• U.S. Person; ability to work with ITAR data.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts 5S, Kaizen events, lean events, value stream mapping events to reduce waste and costs.
• Communicates effectively with all employees through visual factory concepts and training sessions.
• Collaborates with production, engineering, quality, purchasing and finance to reduce costs.
• Layouts manufacturing cells and work areas to enhance flow.
• Sets goals and priorities with functional leaders.
• Documents projects and presents summaries to management and employees.
• Leads and coordinates cross‑functional improvement projects.

Skills

Lean leadership

Continuous improvement

5S/Kaizen

Communication

English literacy

Travel 5-10%

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma with 5+ years experience

Job description

Hanwha Aerospace USA in Cheshire, CT seeks a Lean Leader to drive continuous improvement, optimize production processes, and foster a culture of operational excellence across manufacturing and support functions.

The role leads Lean implementations (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping) and collaborates with production, engineering, quality, purchasing and finance to reduce waste while improving safety, quality, and delivery in accordance with aerospace standards.