Continuous Improvement Leader
Moog · Blacksburg, VA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $85k–$115k
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A management continuous improvement role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Blacksburg, VA. To be considered for Continuous Improvement Leader you will need.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Value stream mapping, Kanban
- Base pay
- $85k–$115k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel · relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Continuous Improvement roles in Virginia: typical posted base $85k–$115k. This one lists $85k–$115k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 13 continuous improvement openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 12 other live lean / ci postings in Virginia.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 92%
- ✓ Six Sigma 85%
- Kaizen 85%
- ✓ Value stream mapping 69%
- ✓ 5S 54%
- Black Belt 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kanban, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Moog
We found 2 people at this company and state: 2 leaders. Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. See them ↓
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting says about 10% travel. Between which sites?
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Moog in Blacksburg
6 other open roles at this site · 2 people we found in lean / ci roles at Moog.
- Quality Assurance Engineer · Quality
- 2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
- Automation Engineer · Controls
- Machine Shop Value Stream Manager · Lean / CI · Manager
- Offshore Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
- Offshore Quality Engineer · Quality
Full description from MoogAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Lead and apply Lean Six Sigma principles to improve business and manufacturing processes.
- ◆Coordinate and facilitate improvement activities.
- ◆Convert strategic goals into actionable Lean Six Sigma plans.
- ◆Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities, execute plans, and achieve goals.
- ◆Train staff and lead/support Lean events and improvement projects.
Key Duties
- ◆Develop and standardize continuous improvement tools, processes, and metrics.
- ◆Support teams in identifying and implementing area improvements.
- ◆Lead Lean Six Sigma activities with cross-functional groups.
- ◆Create and track annual improvement plans.
- ◆Optimize site operations (5S, material flow, Kanbans, etc.) to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
- ◆Improve business processes across the organization.
- ◆Identify and solve problems to reduce costs.
- ◆Develop daily improvement systems and tools.
- ◆Train staff on Lean Six Sigma concepts.
- ◆Stay updated on continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma methods.
- ◆Travel to other facilities, customers, and suppliers (10% travel).
Note: This role does not have direct supervisory
responsibilities
but will influence and guide continuous improvement personnel.
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Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title
Continuous Improvement Leader
Reporting To
Value Stream Manager
Work Schedule
Onsite – Blacksburg, VA Continuous Improvement Leader
Moog Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog. The ever-evolving markets we serve require innovation and allow for constantly developing career opportunities. Our expansive defense portfolio is aligned with U.S. military priorities and our mission of “equipping those who defend freedom.” We are also “revolutionizing the way to space” by supporting the return of humans to the Moon and NASA's deep space exploration programs.
Our team in Space & Defense is looking for a Continuous Improvement Leader to join them. You will report to the Value Stream Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Blacksburg, VA
To be considered for Continuous Improvement Leader you will need
- •Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience using continuous improvement tools. Lean Six Sigma experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- •Proven ability to utilize statistical evaluation techniques, process capability analysis, and performance metrics to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
As a Continuous Improvement Leader, you'll be at the heart of driving organizational development and continuous improvement. Here are some key highlights of the role:
How we Care for you
- •Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities , matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- •Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
- •Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- •Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
- •Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
- •Flexible Friday Afternoon’s
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