Manufacturing CI Leader: Lean, Kaizen & Change Leader

United Launch Alliance; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance in Decatur, AL is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive and embed process improvement across the factory, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to boost efficiency, quality, and performance.

You will partner with senior leaders to develop transformation plans, lead Kaizen events, coach teams, and build KPI dashboards to demonstrate progress and sustain gains. The role requires strong leadership, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
• 8 years of relevant experience including continuous improvement or process improvement roles
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Gemba, or Obeya certification
• Proficiency in data analysis, problem-solving, and improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
• Strong communication, collaboration, facilitation, and influence skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Drive, facilitate, and support continuous improvement activities across all areas of the business, acting as a catalyst for a continuous improvement mindset
• Implement Lean Practices: Promote and guide the adoption of Lean Enterprise systems, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Continuous Flow, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, and other process improvement tools
• Transformation & Strategy: Partner with senior leaders to develop transformation strategies, annual improvement plans, and long-range strategic plans aligned with organizational goals
• Kaizen & Events: Lead and participate in kaizen events, track progress, and ensure sustained gains; facilitate cross-functional improvement projects
• Training & Coaching: Deliver coaching, mentoring, and training on Lean principles, tools, and behaviors to empower employees at all levels
• Data & KPIs: Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reports to measure improvement impact and present progress to leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with department leaders, field teams, and stakeholders to standardize processes, reduce waste, and improve operational performance
• Change Management: Manage change effectively, ensuring smooth implementation of new processes and systems

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

5S

Standard Work

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

United Launch Alliance in Decatur, AL is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive and embed process improvement across the factory, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to boost efficiency, quality, and performance.

You will partner with senior leaders to develop transformation plans, lead Kaizen events, coach teams, and build KPI dashboards to demonstrate progress and sustain gains. The role requires strong leadership, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.