Manager, Continuous Improvement

About This Role

Managing continuous improvement is a key leadership role focused on developing and executing strategies to enhance operational excellence and business performance. This position involves embedding lean principles and fostering a culture of problem-solving across various functions within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a continuous improvement team while promoting the organization’s culture and values
• Partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and deliver improvement opportunities aligned with business objectives
• Develop and deploy a site-wide continuous improvement strategy based on operational performance, business growth, customer requirements, and new product introduction
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, value-stream mapping exercises, process reviews, and structured problem-solving activities
• Establish standard work, performance-management routines, visual-management systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or another relevant technical discipline, with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated progressive levels of accountability and responsibility in an operations, manufacturing, or business improvement environment
• 7+ years of leadership experience, including demonstrated capability in:
• Leading, developing, and coaching high-performing teams
• Leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver tactical and strategic improvement plans
• Facilitating organizational change and supporting the adoption of new processes and ways of working
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a proven track record of:
• Implementing lean manufacturing and operational excellence strategies
• Leading process improvement initiatives that deliver measurable results
• Applying Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value-stream mapping, root-cause analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques
• Strong critical-thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations, identify key issues, and develop innovative and practical solutions
• Strategic thinking and the ability to develop and execute improvement plans aligned with organizational goals
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project timelines, priorities, and budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Nice to have:

• Lean Six Sigma, ASQ, or similar continuous improvement certification

About the Company

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things, solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. The company's Military Aircraft Group is looking for this role.