Supv, Continuous Improvement

Barnes Aerospace East Hartford has an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic goal-oriented individual to play an integral role in manufacturing operations. The right candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the employees engaging in machining and producing precision and complex parts to meet customer requirements.  If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this position may be of special interest to you.

Job Title: CI Vital Manager
Current Challenge
Critical improvement initiatives are currently being absorbed by leaders who are already fully committed to daily operations. As a result:
• Projects progress slowly or inconsistently
• Execution lacks clear ownership and sustained focus
• Teams operate reactively instead of proactively
• Risk of delays, inefficiencies, and missed targets increases
This creates operational instability and limits the organization’s ability to improve performance at the pace required.

Job Duties
• Lead and own execution of critical initiatives
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones
• Facilitate cross functional alignment and communication
• Identify and remove barriers; escalate issues quickly when needed
• Apply Lean principles (flow, waste reduction, standard work, Kaizen)
• Conduct CI events and facilitate problem solving
• Track progress, report status, and ensure delivery of targeted results
• Support layout changes, cost reduction initiatives, and process standardization
• Drive arrears recovery through daily management and constraint focus
Role Requirements
• Proven project management experience
• Continuous Improvement (CI) facilitation experience
• Strong understanding of Lean concepts, including:
o Kaizen
o Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
o Standard Work
o Flow and waste reduction
• Ability to lead cross functional teams
• Strong communication and problem solving skills