Senior Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Description

At Sikorsky, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement within Assembly and Flight Operations. By leveraging innovative strategies and operational excellence, we aim to drive advancements in productivity, efficiency, and quality across all facets of our manufacturing and assembly processes. Focused on delivering world‑class helicopter platforms, Assembly and Flight Operations is dedicated to optimizing performance, streamlining workflows, and exceeding customer expectations.

We are seeking forward‑thinking leaders to champion continuous improvement initiatives that will shape the future of our operations and reinforce Sikorsky’s position as an industry leader.

At Sikorsky, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement within Assembly and Flight Operations. By leveraging innovative strategies and operational excellence, we aim to drive advancements in productivity, efficiency, and quality across all facets of our manufacturing and assembly processes. Focused on delivering world‑class helicopter platforms, Assembly and Flight Operations is dedicated to optimizing performance, streamlining workflows, and exceeding customer expectations.

We are seeking forward‑thinking leaders to champion continuous improvement initiatives that will shape the future of our operations and reinforce Sikorsky’s position as an industry leader. Improvement Lead to help drive our mission forward.

As a Continuous Improvement Project Lead within Sikorsky Assembly and Flight Operations, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your primary responsibility will be to identify, lead, and execute high‑impact initiatives that enhance productivity, streamline processes, and improve quality across our manufacturing and assembly operations. In this role, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to analyze current workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement data‑driven solutions that align with organizational goals.

You will leverage Lean, Six Sigma, and other industry best practices to develop and execute strategies that deliver measurable results.

• Leading and managing continuous improvement projects from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Conducting in‑depth process analyses to identify opportunities for cost reduction, waste elimination, and operational efficiency.
• Facilitating cross‑functional collaboration to drive process standardisation and best practice sharing across Assembly and Flight Operations.
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress, key performance indicators, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.
• Driving a data‑driven approach to problem‑solving, utilizing tools such as value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and statistical process control.

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is a leader in innovative and advanced helicopter design, manufacturing, and service. We build helicopters that are not only exceptional in performance but also meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and mission capability. Our team is united by a shared commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and ensuring the success of our operations globally.

You are a self‑motivated, driven professional looking to apply and expand your experience in managing continuous improvement and business transformation projects. You can apply Lean Six Sigma and/or Agile principles allowing you to analyze processes critically and effectively. You have a strong desire to develop and integrate the latest technologies into the manufacturing processes, design reporting systems to enhance production situational awareness and thrive on solving the difficult problems in a fast paced, demanding production environment.

Your communication, collaboration and leadership skills enable you to influence stakeholders at all levels, from front‑line employees to executives. Your ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability makes you a key player in driving…