Continuous Improvement Specialist

This position is a Continuous Improvement professional role, who applies Lean Manufacturing activities to improve our operations regarding with process efficiency, quality, productivity and savings.

This professional works actively on Kaizen events/One Safran wave give support in operations and promote lean culture in the company, also with the use of lean tools helps the organization to development or deploy 5S's program, participative innovation and Layout changes;
Maintains a continuous learning environment with production and support functions.

• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture;
• Supports the site's projects roadmap implementation aligned with Hoshin Plan
• Plans and leads basic Lean Sigma projects (Kaizen Events/ One Safran)
• Participates in the implementation of advance lean Methodologies (VSM, SMED, TPM & DMAIC)
• Develop process mapping to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement trough business
• Support development of Lean six sigma methodologies by eliminating production wastes
• Sustains the QRQC program. Evaluates business metrics accuracy
• Promote and uses problem-solving methodologies (Analytical, and negotiation skills), develop innovative solutions and pursue Quality Improvements
• Assists with workstation design, Standard Work, line balancing, and layout improvements;
• Assists and pursue the deployment and sustainment of 5S's methodology;
• Support timely internal follow up reports (CI progress or management meetings)
• Serves as instructor for basic courses that teaches personnel how to assess, identify and improve their own needs and opportunities;
• Fosters the Lean Sigma culture within the organization;
• Sustains, drives, and promotes the Employee Suggestion Program;
• Keeps focus in Best Practices sharing and implementation;
• Prepare presentations to review status of projects as appropriate
• Regular, predictable attendance is required;
• Other duties could be assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma methodologies training.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing processes, a must.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Continuous Improvement, preferred.
• Experience in Aerospace or a related industry is desired.