Manager, Continuous Improvement

ST Engineering; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer match

PTO

Uniforms

6 Nationally recognized holidays

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

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Job summary

ST Engineering Aerospace in Pensacola, FL, seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead site-wide improvement initiatives and drive Lean, Kaizen and problem-solving across repair operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Training, HR and Planning to elevate safety, quality, delivery and cost performance while coaching teams and expanding employee proficiency in continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in continuous improvement, aviation maintenance, manufacturing or operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coaching employees or leaders.
• Lean, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools.
• Facilitation of improvement events and change initiatives.
• Experience in aviation maintenance or related technical environment preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead CI function and CI personnel, including coaching, development and performance management.
• Develop and execute site CI priorities aligned with requirements and objectives.
• Manage the PNA Management Operating System and related performance practices.
• Lead Lean, Kaizen, process-mapping and root-cause analysis activities across the repair station.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and costs.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams with Operations, Quality, Training and more.
• Coach leaders and staff in continuous improvement principles and standard work.
• Develop metrics, dashboards and scorecards to measure project results.

Skills

Lean practitioner Skills

Facilitation & Leadership

Communication Skills

Operations

Coaching

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Business or related field

Job description

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Are you a results-driven leader passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement? In this role, you’ll lead site-wide improvement initiatives, implement Lean and problem-solving strategies, and drive measurable results in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery across our aerospace repair operations. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop employee capabilities, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous growth. If you have strong leadership skills, experience with Lean methodologies, and a passion for turning challenges into sustainable solutions, we want to hear from you! With this opportunity, your career isn’t just taking flight—it’s reaching new heights in operational excellence!

Who WE are and where WE are going:

ST Engineering Aerospace is located in Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.

What YOU will do:

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager leads site-wide continuous improvement initiatives for STE Pensacola Aerospace, Inc. (PNA) repair station operations. The position partners with Operations, Quality, Technical Training, Human Resources, Planning, Engineering, Safety, Supply Chain and other functional leaders to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost and operational effectiveness. The CI Manager also supports targeted skills-development activities that strengthen employee proficiency and sustain process improvements.

In This Role YOU will:

1. Lead and manage the Continuous Improvement function and assigned CI personnel, including coaching, employee development, performance management, and participation in hiring and corrective action processes.

2. Develop and execute site continuous improvement priorities aligned with operational requirements, customer commitments and business objectives.

3. Manage, track and support implementation of the PNA Management Operating System and related performance-management practices.

4. Lead Lean, Kaizen, process-mapping, structured problem-solving, root-cause analysis and other improvement activities throughout the repair station.

5. Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, aircraft flow, schedule performance, productivity, cost, resource utilization and overall operational effectiveness.

6. Facilitate cross-functional improvement teams involving Operations, Quality, Planning, Engineering, Supply Chain, Technical Training, Safety, Human Resources and other stakeholders.

7. Coach leaders and employees in continuous improvement principles, problem solving, standard work, corrective action and sustainment of improvements.

8. Develop and maintain appropriate metrics, dashboards and scorecards to measure project results, implementation effectiveness and sustained performance.

9. Lead and facilitate CI workshops, improvement events, project teams and employee improvement activities.

10. Develop processes and practices that support Lean, Six Sigma, standardized work and other continuous improvement methodologies.

11. Support change management associated with new processes, technology, organizational changes and improvement initiatives.

12. Partner with Operations, Technical Training, Quality and Human Resources to identify critical skill gaps and support selected skills-based development activities, including structured on-the-job training, cross-training, mentoring and employee progression.

13. Support practical, hands-on skills-enhancement activities that improve employee proficiency, standardize work practices and reinforce continuous improvement.

14. Ensure CI activities are conducted in accordance with applicable FAA requirements, PNA procedures, customer requirements & established safety & quality standards.

15. Coordinate with Quality & Technical Training when improvement initiatives affect regulated maintenance processes, technical training, qualification, authorization or controlled procedures.

16. Promote employee participation in continuous improvement and foster an environment in which employees identify problems & recommend practical solutions.

17. Communicate CI project status, measurable outcomes, barriers, lessons learned & recommendations to site & senior leadership.

18. Support customer-driven & enterprise continuous improvement initiatives as required.

19. Continuously expand knowledge of Lean tools, operational excellence practices & relevant aviation industry practices.

20. Perform other duties & special assignments as required to support PNA operational objectives.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Good working knowledge of Lean & continuous improvement principles, structured problem solving, root-cause analysis, standard work, process mapping & change management. Ability to lead & develop staff; facilitate cross-functional teams; communicate effectively both orally & in writing; organize & prioritize multiple projects; analyze operational data; coach employees & leaders; & implement practical, cost-effective solutions in a regulated aircraft maintenance environment.

WORKING ENVIROMENT:

Climate controlled environment as well as industrial non-climate-controlled environment.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS:

A strong level of interpersonal skill is required to maintain effective relationships among employees, departments, management, customers & external partners and to influence results across functional boundaries.

PHYSICAL ENVRONMENT:

Essential responsibilities are performed in office, hangar, shop & other repair station environments. The position may require walking through operational areas, observing work processes, facilitating events for extended periods & managing multiple priorities & deadlines. Required personal protective equipment must be used when entering designated operational areas.

What YOU Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training & relevant experience is required.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in continuous improvement, aviation maintenance, manufacturing, quality, operations or a related technical environment. Demonstrated experience leading operational improvement projects, facilitating cross-functional teams & coaching employees or leaders. Prior supervisory, management or significant project-leadership experience required.
• Lean Practitioner Skills- Experience applying Lean, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, root-cause analysis & structured problem-solving tools.
• Facilitation and Leadership Skills- Experience leading improvement events, team deployment, change initiatives & management report-outs.
• Communication Skills- Ability to present recommendations, provide instruction & communicate results to employees, leaders & customers.
• Operations- Experience in management, planning, technical support, quality or continuous improvement within aviation, manufacturing, engineering or logistics operations.
• Preferred Qualifications- Commercial aviation maintenance or MRO experience and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, Lean Practitioner or comparable certification. Experience supporting structured OJT or technical skills development is preferred

YOU get more than Just compensation with US:

As part of the ST Engineering family, you will be treated like family. We offer a great range of benefits that our employees value & help make ST Engineering the best place to learn & work. Our benefits reflect our commitment to attract, engage & retain the most talented people & offer a diverse selection of benefits to suit you & your family.

Some of the benefits we offer are listed below:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Employer match
• PTO
• Company provided uniforms
• 6 Nationally recognized holidays
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company sponsored events throughout the year

Background and Drug Screening Requirements-

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe & secure workplace, successful completion of a background check & drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

Equal Opportunity -

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, & your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

Reasonable Accommodations–

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 1-571-771-0101, or by email at [e-mail].