Continuous Improvement Agent Sr

United States·Fort Waynemid

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What are your contributions to the team? Lead root cause and corrective efforts within teams, implementing a data driven culture with project prioritization (Pareto) within all aspects of quality,

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Lead root cause and corrective efforts within teams, implementing a data driven culture with project prioritization (Pareto) within all aspects of quality, cost, schedule, cultural and systems improvements
Support the development of process strategies for improvement/enhancements across the business unit working process center teams to foster strategic alignment, including the use of the house of quality to ensure alignment
Prepare material for strategic plans and process improvements of key site initiatives for management briefings, such as process improvement initiatives
Leadership of process change management projects and initiatives in support of site improvement efforts (e.g. Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence, Process Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Inventory Management) ensuring targeted improvements are harmonized cross-functionally achieving superior results
Support process development and teams integrating objectives for business unit success
Assist the leadership with improving the overall decision-making structure and processes of process change management meetings for the applicable site to ensure adherence to process governance
Lead the working level process improvement teams in developing improvement projects for cost, schedule and quality improvements, for example, funding, schedule, and expected results for individual process initiatives
Assist management with benchmarking process implementation across the applicable site in order to establish the appropriate improvement targets for process centered teams
Lead the process change teams in developing required deliverables, implementation schedule, and metrics to measure actual vs. planned objectives
Support the development of Six Sigma analysts by delivering training and providing coaching
Builds customer relations internally and externally to support efficient process development and follow through
Performs project planning for improvement (Kaizen, Yokoten, Project Charting, projects with probabilistic data “Lean Green Belt” to more complex issues and possibilities to analyze data, DMAIC action deployment).
Sets up the process flows based on services/products of the Global Bombardier Value Stream Maps (VSM) with support of the supervisors and/or managers
Champion standard operational excellence frameworks across the site to establish process consistency and eliminate reliance on tribal knowledge.
Participate in and mature the site’s tiered accountability structures, ensuring operational roadblocks are escalated efficiently.
Conduct regular process observations (Gemba) to optimize flow and coach local teams in data-driven problem-solving.
Manage and validate tracking tools—whether physical or digital—to ensure site metrics support reliable decision-making.
Execute targeted improvement initiatives (Kaizens) that directly improve site performance, lead times, and asset productivity.

Typically, 5 years of proven experience in process management improvement
Working knowledge of Quality Management System, Organization & Methods Systems, Organizational Development, and Process Workflow Analysis, preferably within the aerospace or a related industry
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience
A Green Belt Certification - Preferred
Basic knowledge of terminology and functionality of logistics / spares distribution techniques and processes preferably related to aerospace industry
Working knowledge and experience implementing lean manufacturing, basic manufacturing improvements, Six Sigma, and process-based management re-engineering
Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) Experience - Preferred
Ability to travel (approximately 25%).
Previous process-based management experience in Aerospace
Working knowledge and a proven track record of successful process-based management, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma processes and tools implementation
Proven track record working directly on a fast-paced production floor or aviation service center environment, bridging the gap between theoretical lean strategy and daily execution.
Strong coaching capability rooted in core CI behaviors—specifically utilizing data over opinion and "asking before telling" to build local team problem-solving autonomy.
Experience working within structured Tiered accountability communication systems