Continuous Improvement Lead
Lockheed Martin, Bridgeport, CT, United States
What We're Doing
At Sikorsky, we're reinvigorating our focus on continuous improvement within Operations. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to seek ways to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality in everything we do. The Sikorsky Aerostructures Product Center plays a vital role, focusing on the manufacture, procurement, and assembly of helicopter airframe structures for critical models, including the UH/HH-60M, HH-60W, MH-60R, and MH-60T. We are looking for a passionate Continuous Improvement Lead to help drive our mission forward.
The Work As the Continuous Improvement Lead, you will be instrumental in identifying and implementing initiatives that propel our productivity and quality to new heights. Supporting both the Bridgeport and Stratford locations, you’ll work across detail parts, sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and major component joining activities. Your role will involve:
Delivering ‘CI Framework’ Project Outcomes: Lead the successful execution of our CI framework, ensuring project results align with business objectives.
Executing CI Events: Facilitate events to pinpoint improvement opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and drive impactful changes across business areas.
Championing CI Projects: Lead the adoption of CI trackers, ensuring projects remain on course for successful execution.
Training Teams: Provide training to Operational Excellence Teams (OETs) on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including PDCA and DIVE techniques.
Identifying Cost Improvements: Work with teams to recognize and prioritize cost‑saving opportunities.
Standardizing Metrics and Meetings: Establish consistent metrics and agendas for operating framework meetings, coordinating efforts to develop physical structures like ‘fishbowls’ to support transparent communication and effective problem‑solving.
Who We Are Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is a leader in innovative and advanced helicopter design, manufacturing, and service. We build helicopters that are not only exceptional in performance but also meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and mission capability. Our team is united by a shared commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and ensuring the success of our operations globally.
Who You Are You are an experienced Continuous Improvement professional with a proven track record in leading change across complex operational environments. You have expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, allowing you to analyze processes critically and effectively. Your communication and leadership skills enable you to influence stakeholders at all levels, from front‑line employees to executives. Your ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability makes you a key player in driving Sikorsky's mission forward.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 8 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
Familiar with Lean Six Sigma Principles.
Comprehension of analytical tools, workflow time studies, and project management.
Familiar with databases, data mining, and data analytics.
Desired Skills
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills coupled with being a team player.
Clearance Level: None
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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The Work As the Continuous Improvement Lead, you will be instrumental in identifying and implementing initiatives that propel our productivity and quality to new heights. Supporting both the Bridgeport and Stratford locations, you’ll work across detail parts, sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and major component joining activities. Your role will involve:
Delivering ‘CI Framework’ Project Outcomes: Lead the successful execution of our CI framework, ensuring project results align with business objectives.
Executing CI Events: Facilitate events to pinpoint improvement opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and drive impactful changes across business areas.
Championing CI Projects: Lead the adoption of CI trackers, ensuring projects remain on course for successful execution.
Training Teams: Provide training to Operational Excellence Teams (OETs) on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including PDCA and DIVE techniques.
Identifying Cost Improvements: Work with teams to recognize and prioritize cost‑saving opportunities.
Standardizing Metrics and Meetings: Establish consistent metrics and agendas for operating framework meetings, coordinating efforts to develop physical structures like ‘fishbowls’ to support transparent communication and effective problem‑solving.
Who We Are Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is a leader in innovative and advanced helicopter design, manufacturing, and service. We build helicopters that are not only exceptional in performance but also meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and mission capability. Our team is united by a shared commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and ensuring the success of our operations globally.
Who You Are You are an experienced Continuous Improvement professional with a proven track record in leading change across complex operational environments. You have expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, allowing you to analyze processes critically and effectively. Your communication and leadership skills enable you to influence stakeholders at all levels, from front‑line employees to executives. Your ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability makes you a key player in driving Sikorsky's mission forward.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 8 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
Familiar with Lean Six Sigma Principles.
Comprehension of analytical tools, workflow time studies, and project management.
Familiar with databases, data mining, and data analytics.
Desired Skills
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills coupled with being a team player.
Clearance Level: None
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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