Sr. Continuous Improvement Facilitator
Albers Aerospace, Mckinney, Texas, United States, 75070
Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting‑edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.
A Sr. C.I. Facilitator is a professional who is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Albers Business System through teaching, coaching, and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Albers organization.
Duties/Responsibilities
Provides knowledge and expertise in the continuous improvement of processes in various projects.
Provides guidance and applies technical knowledge in support of more complex Lean Six Sigma Projects.
Accountable to organizational targets related to variability reduction, lead time reduction and waste elimination.
Actively engage in fostering employee engagement and ensure successful change acceptance and management.
Plan, initiate, set up, and drive continuous improvement initiatives and events across all units, in close alignment with the management.
Coaches and mentors, front line supervisors and team leads in the implementation of continuous improvement tools and principles.
Train and develop Lean production and Continuous Improvement (ABS) knowledge across the organization as well as contributing to Best Practice development and sharing.
Enhance operational excellence and promotes ABS behaviors like accountability and collaboration through coaching and daily management implementation.
Analyze current state, facilitate workshops, and drive outcomes directly on the shop floor and in the office in cooperation with the local Lean workforce.
Assess and evaluate innovations on manufacturing, process and technology related activities.
Performs other duties as required.
Note:
The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Required Qualifications
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent proven experience
In-depth understanding of the lean tools and when to apply them
Strong problem‑solving skills
Demonstrated experience successfully leading/facilitating Kaizen events with impactful results
Proven leadership experience coaching and developing teams in the implementation of lean tools and principles
Demonstrated ability to coach/develop junior Lean Facilitators
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, customers, and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering (preferred), business, logistics or another relevant field.
Working knowledge of applying lean methodology in the office, or knowledge‑based work
At least five years of relevant experience in manufacturing or Lean practice.
Facilitated or taught some form of Leadership Development training such as Dale Carnegie, Franklin Covey, or John C Maxwell
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Travel will be required, on average, 50% of the time.
The pay range for this role is: 100,000 - 130,000 USD per year (Albers Aero HQ-Albers Headquarters)
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A Sr. C.I. Facilitator is a professional who is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Albers Business System through teaching, coaching, and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Albers organization.
Duties/Responsibilities
Provides knowledge and expertise in the continuous improvement of processes in various projects.
Provides guidance and applies technical knowledge in support of more complex Lean Six Sigma Projects.
Accountable to organizational targets related to variability reduction, lead time reduction and waste elimination.
Actively engage in fostering employee engagement and ensure successful change acceptance and management.
Plan, initiate, set up, and drive continuous improvement initiatives and events across all units, in close alignment with the management.
Coaches and mentors, front line supervisors and team leads in the implementation of continuous improvement tools and principles.
Train and develop Lean production and Continuous Improvement (ABS) knowledge across the organization as well as contributing to Best Practice development and sharing.
Enhance operational excellence and promotes ABS behaviors like accountability and collaboration through coaching and daily management implementation.
Analyze current state, facilitate workshops, and drive outcomes directly on the shop floor and in the office in cooperation with the local Lean workforce.
Assess and evaluate innovations on manufacturing, process and technology related activities.
Performs other duties as required.
Note:
The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Required Qualifications
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent proven experience
In-depth understanding of the lean tools and when to apply them
Strong problem‑solving skills
Demonstrated experience successfully leading/facilitating Kaizen events with impactful results
Proven leadership experience coaching and developing teams in the implementation of lean tools and principles
Demonstrated ability to coach/develop junior Lean Facilitators
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, customers, and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering (preferred), business, logistics or another relevant field.
Working knowledge of applying lean methodology in the office, or knowledge‑based work
At least five years of relevant experience in manufacturing or Lean practice.
Facilitated or taught some form of Leadership Development training such as Dale Carnegie, Franklin Covey, or John C Maxwell
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Travel will be required, on average, 50% of the time.
The pay range for this role is: 100,000 - 130,000 USD per year (Albers Aero HQ-Albers Headquarters)
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