Continuous Improvement Manager

Company Description

Chromalloy has expanded from a gas turbine parts repair business into an OEM supplier of production parts and advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and power applications. Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and energy segments with a broad range of services at locations around the globe.

Chromalloy is a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation. Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, metal coatings and automotive industries. Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For additional information, visit www.sequa.com.

Job Description

Responsible and accountable for continuous improvement and efficiencies across the Company’s products, systems, operations, and processes. Likely to lead a team of people and have CCI saving and cost reporting responsibility.

Working with the senior management Team, operations, and functional team, develop, set the pace, and implement business transformational and continuous improvement strategy with sensitivity towards the organizational structure, commercial approach, culture, people and processes. Outline direction and deployment of the Lean framework to ensure consistent and rigorous application across the business in line with best practice. Responsible for the successful management and implementation of business improvement projects/initiatives across the business

Strategy and Development

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Lean vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures and improve operational performance
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Lean activities

General and task management

• Lead, define and develop continuous improvement activities designed to improve operations performance base on sale forecast, and business situation such as site transformation, Lean, 6S , Kaizen events and linked outcomes to business result
• Develop team capabilities by create instruction of of Lean tools, setup lean training plan, linked to lean events , ensure relevant on-going learning and development of all employees in lean improvement, communication methods
• Driving continuous improvement culture by suggestion system, conduct and organize CI meeting, Small group activities, Manage kaizen team to support initiative suggestions, kaizen event etc..
• Proactively contribute to creating a good team, strong 5S organization and EHS workplace
• Coach, facilitate teams and individuals to identify and implement improvement opportunities, Provide expertise, professional advice and guidance to the business in Tier meeting and lean events
• Provide and able to present lean key performance report such as CPEx saving , % transformation areas , Number of kaizen / suggestion , % people development , 6S score , TAT , Lean assessment score etc..

Financial and budget

• Responsible for achieving budget and forecast
• Prepare the annual Lean budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in industrial engineering is preferred
• Minimum 5-10 years of working experience, preferably in manufacturing or factory and 3-5 years of management level
• Background in people management and project management
• Black belt / Lean master / Lean certificated / or equivalent qualification
• Good command of English (speaking, reading and writing) and computer literate
• Knowledge with Standard Procedure Manual (SPM) and Quality Manual, ISO

Additional Information

Limitless Opportunities

Chromalloy offers challenging assignments, great teams, development and training, and exciting opportunities to enhance your skills, abilities and knowledge.
Chromalloy maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, background checks, and/or other requirements.
Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Sexual harassment, or any other kind of harassment, will not be tolerated. The foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias-free work environment.