Continuous Improvement Leader

Job Info

• Job Identification 118522
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 07/16/2026, 08:58 PM
• Locations PO Box 1616, 6200 Central Frwy, Wichita Falls, TX, , US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

JOB SUMMARY:

The Continuous Improvement Leader position is located at the Howmet Wichita Falls facility and working in a close cross-functional team environment. The Continuous Improvement Leader will lead the organization’s continuous improvement initiative to increase efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Drive data-driven decision making, foster a culture of innovation and align improvement projects with business strategy.

Job Role s

• Systems thinker
  --sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale
• Optimizer
  --constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully
• Anticipation
  --looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next
• Operational accelerator
  --drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions
• Organization and structure
  --works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals
• Influence
  --leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders
• Data informed
  --focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the "why" behind actions
• Prioritized reaction
  --handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist
• Relationship
  --connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a "win together" ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard
• Develop and execute the continuous improvement strategy aligned with corporate goals
• Champion Lean Six Sigma, and other improvement methodologies across functions
• Mentor and coach managers and employees in improvement practices
• Prioritize and manage a portfolio of improvement projects
• Define project scope, objectives, KPIs, and success metrics
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve expected benefits
• Collect and interpret operational data to identify improvement opportunities
• Use statistical tools (DMAIC, control charts, root-cause analysis) to diagnose problems
• Report findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• Map and redesign processes to eliminate waste, reduce cycle time and improve quality
• Implement process controls and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with IT to integrate improvement tools (e.g., Minitab, Minit, Tableau)
• Design and execute change-management plans to ensure adoption of new processes
• Communicate benefits, timelines and expectations to stakeholders
• Monitor adoption and reinforce sustainable practices
• Build a continuous improvement culture through training, workshops, and recognition programs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute the continuous improvement strategy aligned with corporate goals
• Champion Lean Six Sigma, and other improvement methodologies across functions
• Mentor and coach managers and employees in improvement practices
• Prioritize and manage a portfolio of improvement projects
• Define project scope, objectives, KPIs, and success metrics
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve expected benefits
• Collect and interpret operational data to identify improvement opportunities
• Use statistical tools (DMAIC, control charts, root-cause analysis) to diagnose problems
• Report findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• Map and redesign processes to eliminate waste, reduce cycle time and improve quality
• Implement process controls and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with IT to integrate improvement tools (e.g., Minitab, Minit, Tableau)
• Design and execute change-management plans to ensure adoption of new processes
• Communicate benefits, timelines and expectations to stakeholders
• Monitor adoption and reinforce sustainable practices
• Build a continuous improvement culture through training, workshops, and recognition programs

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Business, or related field

2 years of experience in continuous improvement

Experience in manufacturing (aerospace environment is highly…