Lean Transformation Specialist

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axillon Aerospace in California is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to drive site continuous improvement, analyze and measure business processes, and develop repeatable, quantifiable improvements.

This role leads Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and Lean projects, mentors staff in improvement tools, evaluates new technologies, and helps maintain a safe production environment. Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years in Lean manufacturing required.

Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
• Years Experience - 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement techniques
• Familiarity/experience with continuous improvement and Six Sigma methodology
• Change Management experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Be able to work in a team environment and demonstrate support of the Axillon Operating System lean principles; teamwork, cooperation, respect and integrity
• Lead continuous improvement projects such as Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping and other Lean projects
• Effectively apply improvement initiatives
• Develop sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable process improvements
• Analyzes, measures and reports the effectiveness of existing manufacturing processes
• Assists in training and skills enhancement for all employees with respect to continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Provides expertise when recommending solutions to problems and implementation of corrective actions
• Participates in the evaluation of new technologies and determines how they can support engineering business processes
• Assists in maintaining a safe production environment
• The primary duties of this job require administrative, non-manual work directly related to business operations involving responsibility for processes and policies of significance, evaluation of possible solutions and results of the work for which the employee is responsible and making recommendations and/or decisions accordingly using professional judgment.

Skills

Lean concepts

Data analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Six Sigma

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Axillon Aerospace in California is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to drive site continuous improvement, analyze and measure business processes, and develop repeatable, quantifiable improvements.

This role leads Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and Lean projects, mentors staff in improvement tools, evaluates new technologies, and helps maintain a safe production environment. Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years in Lean manufacturing required.