Manager, TechOps Continuous Improvement - Strategic Value Stream

The Manager,Tech Ops Continuous Improvement
- Strategic Value Stream leads deployment,adoption, governance, and sustainment of the Tech Ops Lean operating system("Flight Path") within an assigned Strategic Value Stream (Engines,Airframes, or Line). This role serves as the primary Continuous Improvementbusiness partner to the assigned Value Stream Owner and leadership team,driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (in that order) through strategic deployment, operational excellence, leader coaching, and change leadership.

The Manageris responsible for aligning Flight Path activities to value stream priorities,building continuous improvement capabilities, coaching leaders and frontlineteams, and leading a team of Continuous Improvement professionals. This position influences performance across multiple operational organizations within the value stream and plays a critical role in achieving sustainableoperational and financial results.

• Lead deployment, governance, and sustainment of the Flight Path operating system within the assigned Value Stream, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities, operating plans, and performance objectives.

• Partner with the Value Stream Owner and leadership teamto identify, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

• Coach Value Stream leaders and frontline leadership teamsin Lean leadership behaviors, structured problem solving, Daily Management,leader standard work, and continuous improvement methodologies to acceleratecultural transformation and performance improvement.

• Lead and develop the assigned Value Stream Continuous Improvement team, including talent development, capability building,performance management, and deployment of continuous improvement resources.

• Facilitate value stream assessments, Kaizen events,operational reviews, strategic planning workshops, and improvement activities to identify and eliminate operational waste and performance barriers.

• Develop, monitor, and improve Daily Management systems,visual management processes, performance review cadences, and problem-solvingroutines across the Value Stream.

• Analyze operational performance data, identify root causes of performance gaps, and develop sustainable countermeasures to improve business outcomes.

• Lead change management efforts associated with Flight Path deployment and operational transformation initiatives while ensuringstakeholder engagement and adoption.

• Conduct Gemba walks and other validation activities toassess implementation effectiveness and ensure compliance with Flight Pathstandards and expectations.

• Practice safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field required.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in operations, continuous improvement, operational excellence, engineering, maintenance, project management, or related business functions.

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience leading teamsand/or significant cross-functional initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience implementing Lean methodologies and driving measurable operational improvements.

• Deep understanding of Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies, Daily Management systems, and performance management processes.

• Demonstrated experience facilitating value streamanalysis, Kaizen events, operational reviews, and strategic planning workshops.

• Experience coaching leaders and teams in structured problem solving, change management, and continuous improvement…