Description:WHAT WE'RE DOINGAt Sikorsky, we're reinvigorating our focus on continuous improvement within Operations. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to seek ways to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality in everything we do. The Sikorsky Aerostructures Product Center plays a vital role, focusing on the manufacture, procurement, and assembly of helicopter airframe structures for critical models, including the UH/HH-60M, HH-60W, MH-60R, and MH-60T. We are looking for a passionate Continuous Improvement Lead to help drive our mission forward.
THE WORKAs the Continuous Improvement Lead, you will be instrumental in identifying and implementing initiatives that propel our productivity and quality to new heights. Supporting both the Bridgeport and Stratford locations, you’ll work across detail parts, sub-assemblies, major assemblies, and major component joining activities. Your role will involve:
• Delivering ‘CI Framework’ Project Outcomes: Lead the successful execution of our CI framework, ensuring project results align with business objectives.
• Executing CI Events: Facilitate events to pinpoint improvement opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and drive impactful changes across business areas.
• Championing CI Projects: Lead the adoption of CI trackers, ensuring projects remain on course for successful execution.
• Training Teams: Provide training to Operational Excellence Teams (OETs) on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including PDCA and DIVE techniques.
• Identifying Cost Improvements: Work with teams to recognize and prioritize cost-saving opportunities.
• Standardizing Metrics and Meetings: Establish consistent metrics and agendas for operating framework meetings, coordinating efforts to develop physical structures like 'fishbowls' to support transparent communication and effective problem-solving.
WHO WE ARESikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is a leader in innovative and advanced helicopter design, manufacturing, and service. We build helicopters that are not only exceptional in performance but also meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and mission capability. Our team is united by a shared commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and ensuring the success of our operations globally.
WHO YOU AREYou are an experienced Continuous Improvement professional with a proven track record in leading change across complex operational environments. You have expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, allowing you to analyze processes critically and effectively. Your communication and leadership skills enable you to influence stakeholders at all levels, from front-line employees to executives. Your ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability makes you a key player in driving Sikorsky's mission forward.
WHY JOIN USThis is more than a job – it’s a chance to make a significant impact on our organization’s success. As a Continuous Improvement Lead, you will not only enhance productivity and quality within Sikorsky but also be part of a dedicated team that values constant growth and learning. Join us in our mission to build the best helicopters in the world and contribute to a legacy of innovation and excellence.
Basic Qualifications:• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 8 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
• Familiar with lean Six Sigma Principles
• Comprehension of analytical tools, workflow time studies, and project management
• Familiar with databases, data mining, and data analytics
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills coupled with being a team player
Desired Skills:• Familiar with continuous improvement tools: SAP, Solumina, JIRA, & Tableau Dashboards
• Strong Organization skills including attention to details
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address and resolve issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate
• Previous Sikorsky Operations experience
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
