Continuous Improvement Manager

Are you a Continuous Improvement Manager looking to join one of the top companies in the Defense and Space Manufacturing Industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work ON-SITE with our client in Plainview, NY. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• We seek a results-driven and strategic Continuous Improvement Manager to lead and drive lean initiatives across our aerospace manufacturing operations.
• This role is critical in identifying opportunities, implementing improvements, and sustaining gains to optimize quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead the development and execution of lean manufacturing strategies across all production areas.
• Drive the deployment of Continuous Improvement (CI) tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis, and Standard Work.
• Analyze production processes and data to identify areas for improvement in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production, to drive CI initiatives.
• Mentor and train employees at all levels on CI principles and tools to build a continuous improvement culture.
• Facilitate kaizen events and workshops to address key operational challenges and drive measurable improvements.
• Implement and sustain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and impact of improvement initiatives.
• Develop business cases for improvement projects, including ROI and cost-benefit analysis.
• Ensure all improvement efforts comply with AS9100 and other regulatory requirements.
• Report on CI initiatives and progress to senior leadership regularly.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $140,000 - $160,000 / year.

Hours: 40 hrs/Week.

Length: Direct Placement.

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider. We help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in LEAN, Six Sigma, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies as described under the responsibilities.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in CI methodologies, efficient Lean deployment.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in producing evidence of successful results from prior CI work.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business.
• Have a good background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and change management within a regulated aerospace environment.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.