Transformation & Optimization Manager — Remote CI Leader

United Airlines; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Manager to lead the transformation and optimization program, directing a CI team across multiple sites and divisions. The role centers on implementing best practices, prioritizing initiatives, and partnering with business leaders to drive efficiency and quality improvements.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years in continuous improvement, with knowledge of LSS software and the ability to work legally in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, business administration or 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in continuous improvement work.
• Experience in implementing large scale and multi-system maintenance.
• For LSS Black Belt certification, completion of training and passing exam, and progress on at least one certification task.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Knowledge of LSS software.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of the interview.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of CI experts responsible for implementing key initiatives aligned with United's business strategy and collaborating with the chief operating officer of several sites and divisions.
• Review and implement best practices across the system.
• Provide leadership, guidance and training at all levels for the use and practice of CI processes and tools.
• Focus on efficiency, eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction and reduce defects.
• Partner with business leaders to select, define and prioritize CI initiatives.
• Lead a team of CI professionals responsible for implementation of key operational initiatives aligned with United's business strategy, collaborating with functional leaders across multiple sites and divisions.
• Work as a strategic partner with business leaders to select, define and prioritize CI initiatives.
• Monitor and implement best practices across systems.
• Provide guidance, direction and training at all levels on the use and practice of CI processes and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, business administration

Tools

LSS software

Job description

United Airlines is seeking a Manager to lead the transformation and optimization program, directing a CI team across multiple sites and divisions. The role centers on implementing best practices, prioritizing initiatives, and partnering with business leaders to drive efficiency and quality improvements.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years in continuous improvement, with knowledge of LSS software and the ability to work legally in the United States.