Senior Continuous Improvement & HSE Leader, Aerospace

AeroFlow Technologies; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid personal time

Community involvement

Professional development

In-house training

Job summary

AeroFlow Technologies is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence leader to drive lean initiatives on the manufacturing floor. You will lead cross-functional teams, spearhead Kaizen events, and implement TPM, standard work and visual management in aerospace production lines.

You will apply Lean Six Sigma methods to eliminate waste, reduce ergonomic and operational risks, and ensure regulatory compliance across operations while mentoring teams and promoting a culture of safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years in process improvement, operations, and safety management.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and TPM.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and electronic QMS.
• Ability to stand on manufacturing floor, lift up to 50 lbs, and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand local capabilities in applying continuous improvement tools (6S, Kaizen events, TPM, Set-up Reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management) for high-mix aerospace production lines.
• Identify, coordinate, and lead improvement initiatives to optimize production, quality, and safety; analyze processes to isolate waste and bottlenecks.
• Facilitate cross-functional project teams, workshops, and Kaizen events to drive operational improvements.
• Ensure all process optimization initiatives align with AS9100.
• Promote a site-wide safety culture and collaborate with quality and compliance teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Change management

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

TPM

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Root cause analysis

5-Why analysis

Fishbone method

OSHA knowledge

ERP systems

QMS software

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or operations management

Tools

ERP systems

QMS software

Job description

AeroFlow Technologies is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence leader to drive lean initiatives on the manufacturing floor. You will lead cross-functional teams, spearhead Kaizen events, and implement TPM, standard work and visual management in aerospace production lines.

You will apply Lean Six Sigma methods to eliminate waste, reduce ergonomic and operational risks, and ensure regulatory compliance across operations while mentoring teams and promoting a culture of safety