KPO Leader

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

The Kaizen Production Office (KPO) Leader position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of Kaizen, to include focusing on creating a workplace culture that encourages employees in all facets of the company to streamline and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Location: MALDEN

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and leads Kaizen workshops, including ensuring all stakeholders are included to improve processes
• Reviews and clarifies proposed Kaizen projects, assuring appropriate team members are assigned
• Recommends project changes and modifications as may be necessary to ensure the most favorable results
• Supports and works closely with management
• Supports large projects, may lead projects of small to medium scope
• Contributes to the design, development and updating of business systems' tools
• Tracks Kaizen Newspaper Action Items
• Finds application opportunities for Kaizen strategy and tools and works with leadership to identify opportunities to implement
• Serves as a change agent promoting the use of Kaizen methodology
• Provides training on Kaizen principles
• Develops key relationships with leadership to foster the success of improvement initiatives
• Develops strong working relationships with management at all levels
• Assists teams, as needed, to ensure improvements are made and sustained
• Consolidates Kaizen Team activities and results for Business Review presentations
• May maintain Kaizen folders in SharePoint site training materials and standard templates
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent knowledge with data-driven analysis and performance metrics including data visualizations for presentations
• Training skills
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to mentor and facilitate Lean culture change in an environment with varying acceptance
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demands to meet deadlines

Working Conditions

• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.