Lean Transformation Leader - Walton

Safran; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid holidays

Recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement (401K) plans with employer

Professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance

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Job summary

Safran Landing Systems in Walton, Kentucky is seeking a strategic Continuous Improvement Manager to drive Lean transformation across Carbon and Wheel & Brake facilities. You will develop site capabilities, deploy Lean methodologies, and foster a culture of continuous improvement that delivers measurable results.

The role requires leadership across multi-site operations, coaching Green Belt and Black Belt candidates, coordinating training, and partnering with site leadership to implement One

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience leading Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.
• Proven success implementing Lean and Continuous Improvement programs that drive measurable business results.
• Experience leading organizational change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop Green Belt and Black Belt candidates through successful project completion and certification.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, problem-solving methodologies, and change management principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Experience working in a multi-site or global manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement activities across both the Carbon and Wheel & Brake facilities.
• Deploy and sustain Lean methodologies and best practices, including QRQC, 5S, FOD prevention, Poka-Yoke, and Ergonomics.
• Manage the site’s Balanced Scorecard (BSC) process, ensuring effective implementation, tracking, and closure of improvement actions.
• Support deployment of the Industrial Performance Program and One Safran initiatives.
• Build and strengthen the site’s Lean Six Sigma culture by coordinating training, identifying Green Belt, Black Belt, and Master Black Belt candidates, and coaching project leaders through certification.
• Lead departmental and cross-functional projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Drive site transformation initiatives, including Lean 4.0, digital tools, automation, and process improvement technologies.
• Manage the Walton Continuous Improvement Department, including staffing, resource planning, employee development, and budget management.
• Serve as the Site Business Process Manager (BPM) for the IMP process.
• Establish strong partnerships with site leadership, corporate teams, and external stakeholders to support enterprise-wide improvement efforts.
• Develop and maintain CI performance metrics, dashboards, communications, and reporting to ensure visibility of results and progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Change management

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Safran Landing Systems in Walton, Kentucky is seeking a strategic Continuous Improvement Manager to drive Lean transformation across Carbon and Wheel & Brake facilities. You will develop site capabilities, deploy Lean methodologies, and foster a culture of continuous improvement that delivers measurable results.

The role requires leadership across multi-site operations, coaching Green Belt and Black Belt candidates, coordinating training, and partnering with site leadership to implement One