Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: Torrance, CA

Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company.

The Continuous Improvement Manager is a key leader responsible for optimizing organizational processes and driving strategic initiatives to ensure efficiency and profitability.

This role will provide hands-on continuous improvement leadership across the Torrance business within a high-energy, customer- and mission-focused environment. Focus will be on the primary

• •Create and execute the continuous improvement roadmap for the site. Monitor and report on the progress of improvement projects. Identify new CI projects to add to the roadmap on an ongoing basis. Collect performance data and set key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of changes. Lead cross-functional teams from the planning stage through the execution of improvement projects.
• •Implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify/reduce bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and continuously improve workflows utilizing KPIs and visual management.
• •Create and analyze metrics and drive root cause / corrective actions to address any performance gaps.
• •Review process workflows, operations, and systems to spot bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• •Develop and drive execution of productivity improvement plans.
• •Foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

• •Translate business goals into actionable continuous improvement plans and long-term roadmaps including capital planning. Identify and prioritize improvement projects based on business goals.
• •Meet continuous improvement annual operation plan targets.
• •Lead the CI team to ensure tools, processes, and staff are aligned to business needs.
• •Communicate strategies broadly to expedite adoption and institutionalization of best practices.
• •Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and meet goals while supplying expertise and guidance on CI projects and systems.

• •Coach employees, Provide guidance and support on problem-solving tools and continuous improvement principles.
• •Manage and mentor the team while building a culture that supports workforce engagement, retention and efficiency improvements.
• •Develop cross-functional and team relationships that support a “one team” approach to execution.
• •Serve as key leader of the team providing leadership, strategy, and execution.
• •Provide strong communication and presentation skills. Deliver progress and reports to executive team members routinely and as requested.

• •Support creating reports and standards for achieving program labor budgets.
• •Develop and drive cost improvement plans.
• •Support improvement plans in quality metrics that result in cost savings for the affected programs.

• •Ensure a healthy and safe working environment and comply with federal and state regulations through collaboration with environmental, health and safety staff.
• •Support the RCCA process to maintain high-quality standards.

• •9+ years of progressive experience in continuous improvement and operations management.
• •Strong business acumen and understanding of the P&L and balance sheet while exhibiting an ownership mindset supportive of the company’s growth initiatives.
• •Experience with high-reliability assembly processes for highly engineered products.
• •Possess a working knowledge of the cultural issues impacting lean implementation and demonstrated success in overcoming these issues.
• •Experience deploying new production lines, ramping up production and establishing product line-based flow lines.
• •Experience in applying best practice FMEA/DFMA/DTC methodologies.
• •Experience in lean manufacturing implementation - Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certificatio