Continuous Improvement Director – Multi-Site Operations

Overview

Lead multi-site continuous improvement, driving Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• tool standardization
• kpi monitoring
• automation support
• lean workshops
• process optimization
• ci strategy

Tasks

-Travel regularly to manufacturing sites to guide and support local CI efforts. -Standardize CI tools, metrics, and practices across all facilities. -Responsible for developing, leading, and implementing CI initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, improve quality, and standardize best practices -Coach and mentor CI leaders and operations personnel at each site. -Establish and monitor KPIs and scorecards to measure CI impact. -Support automation, layout improvements, and digital transformation initiatives. -Facilitate Lean events (Kaizen workshops, value stream mapping, 5S, SMED, root cause analysis). -Conduct operational assessments to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction. -Lead the design and execution of CI strategies aligned with corporate goals in productivity, safety, quality, and sustainability. -Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable performance. -Share best practices across sites to accelerate results and foster a knowledge-sharing culture.

Requirements

• six sigma
• lean manufacturing
• 7+ years
• bachelor's
• project management
• change management

What You Bring

-Advanced data-driven decision-making skills, leveraging root cause analysis and statistical process control to identify and solve operational challenges. -Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. -Excellent Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma expertise, including proficiency in DMAIC, value stream mapping, and waste elimination to drive process efficiency and operational excellence. -7+ years of lean and continuous improvement experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a CI leadership role across multiple sites, implementing CI tools, and delivering measurable improvements. -Exceptional leadership and coaching abilities, focused on mentoring teams and building CI capabilities across all levels of the organization. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or Business field. -Strong project management capabilities, with a proven ability to plan, execute, and engage stakeholders across complex, multi-site initiatives. -Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, enabling seamless cross-functional teamwork and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. -Lean Sig Sigma Green or Black Belt -Effective change management leadership, skilled in driving adoption of new processes and overcoming resistance to foster a culture of continuous improvement. -Creative and structured problem-solving mindset, combining innovative thinking with proven methodologies to deliver sustainable solutions.

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About Arconic

-Designs and manufactures innovative engineered products for industries like aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors. -Formed from the spin-off of Alcoa's engineered products division, emphasizing precision and advanced technologies. -Delivers solutions integral to some of the world's most demanding industries, improving performance, efficiency, and sustainability. -Proud legacy of innovation, with decades of experience in materials science and engineering. -Notable projects include aerospace components, automotive lightweighting solutions, and advanced industrial materials. -Products are used in everyday applications, from aircraft engines to consumer electronics, making a significant impact on global infrastructure.

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Visa Sponsorship

-candidates must be legally authorized to work in the united states. -visa sponsorship is not available for this position.