Overview
On Site
$80,000 - $95,000
Full Time
No Travel Required
Skills
CI
continuous improvement
lean
lean six sigma
six sigma
kaizen
value stream mapping
reporting
excel
SMED
cellular flow
single-minute exchange of dies
process flow mapping
hoshin
kanban
visual controls
metal investment casting
composites
plastics
aerospace
defense
automotive
high volume manufacturing
precision manufacturing
just-in-time manufacturing
velocity
Job Details
ITAR REQUIREMENTS: This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ''), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
THIS ROLE IS ONSITE IN MILFORD, NH.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE MOTIVATED TO RELOCATE.
KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for an Operational Excellence Leader: 1+ year of Continuous Improvement in aerospace, defense or other high volume manufacturing (composites, plastics, or metal investment castings a +)
Under the general direction of the Director, Continuous Improvement, leads the continuous improvement effort in the Investment Casting business, supporting the aerospace, automotive, and industrial business markets, including facilitating cross-functional teams utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles will improve turnaround times, Velocity, TOC practices and reduce costs. Projects are moderately complex and not limited in scope, depth, problem-solving, and a degree of skill is required.
Prime Responsibilities and Major Factors in Evaluating Performance:
Prime Responsibilities and Major Factors in Evaluating Performance:
- Work in collaboration with site leadership to identify and improve those areas most important to the site
- Assists in the development of new processes and trains team members.
- Assists in the development of improvement strategies, deploys, and manages the same.
- Coordinate, lead, and execute improvement projects and initiatives to achieve business needs and objectives.
- Performing other related tasks in the facility, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Industrial Engineering a plus.An
- An Associate's degree or actively working towards a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience will be considered instead of.
- 1+ years of training and experience using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles and practices, ideally in the Aerospace, Automotive, and High Volume Manufacturing Processes. Internship or professional experience is welcome.
- Experience working with the manufacturing of composites, plastics or metal investment casting would be helpful.
- Experience in processing and manufacturing engineering, including CI work, is also welcome.
- Experience in successful deployment of Lean and Six Sigma, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen facilitation, Cellular Flow, Single-Minute Exchange of Dies, Process Flow Mapping, Kanban, Hoshin, Visual Controls, etc.
- A track record of continuous improvement efforts with proven successful, sustained outcomes
- Ability to engage others in facilitating consensus, obtain buy-in of senior leadership, and drive for successful adoption of change initiatives.
- Minimum of 1 year's experience utilizing strong analytical skills, including statistical methods, financial analysis, or engineering modeling and analysis.
- Good interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Significant computer-related skills (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, etc.)
Compensation depends on experience but is typically $80-95K plus 9% profit-sharing bonus (with a multiplier)
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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