We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Continuous Improvement Manager – Ontic Chatsworth What we do: Our breadth of expertise allows us to deliver quality established parts. We have industry-leading customers in all markets, including airframe OEMs, commercial airlines, US and foreign governments, and other aftermarket providers. As the top supplier of established aircraft parts, leading OEMs around the world continue to license and divest their product lines to us, freeing them to focus on their other products. Ontic becomes the customer’s OEM, acquiring all manufacturing and supply chain responsibilities to ensure continued availability of established aircraft parts. Partnering with Ontic means companies can maximize the value of their established aircraft parts by divesting their product lines to us, so they can focus their resources elsewhere and reduce the strain on overheads. We follow a proven adoption process, so our product transitions minimize disruption to the customer and their operations. We are experts in low volume, high-mix manufacturing with faster delivery times and increased customer satisfaction. Ontic offers a number of competitive advantages: Trusted partner relationships with key aviation OEMs Portfolio across commercial and military aviation markets Intellectual property with a high proportion of sole source revenue Knowledge and infrastructure to support multiple aircraft systems and product types Proven successful product and skills transition process Long-term relationships with customers Flexible manufacturing facilities; excellence in supply chain management Highly skilled, cross-trained workforce Integrated project teams structured to support availability •Market knowledge/forecasting capability and disciplined investment approach For further information on the company visit: www.ontic.com POSITION PURPOSE (What this position is responsible for accomplishing) Lead and implement approved continuous improvement efforts identified by the specific site, by the company or by the CI Team. This position is responsible for managing the implementation of Continuous Improvement methods such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 8-D, Problem Solving and Value Stream Analysis to drive out waste and improve productivity. This role will set the Company direction for CI. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS (What does the employee need to do to be successful?) Lead and coordinate a wide variety of identified and approved initiatives and projects designed to improve processes and performance in all areas of the business. Participate in new license transitions by analyzing manufacturing processes to identify and realize efficiency gains during new product introduction. Hands on involvement to prove process concepts and implementation of improvement activities. Lead or conduct studies in cost, quality, productivity, flow, value stream mapping and root cause analysis. Conduct operational audits to identify areas of opportunity across the business. Identify and recommend location specific and company-wide improvement initiatives and opportunities. Lead local and/or coordinate Kaizens and similar team-based improvement initiatives. Train “change agent” employees, in all aspects of lean manufacturing, waste reduction, team effectiveness and continuous improvement. Develop training materials and effectively deliver those materials in a team environment to ensure employees throughout the facilities are trained in CI concepts and philosophy. Establish appropriate measurement systems to identify opportunities and to quantify implemented improvements. Specify and coordinate best practices between locations and ensure the transfer of such practices to each location. Lead teams to develop appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for their products, process, or function. Leadership of cross functional CI project teams. Identify goals for CI events and potential quantifiable savings. Establish, lead, and maintain a Continuous Improvement Steering Committee. Facilitate the selection, scope, and planning of specific improvement projects. Facilitate & Mentor CI events and teams. Monitor and maintain event schedules. Follow up and audit event progress to ensure results are achieved and sustained. Resolve implementation issues / create and manage implementation communication process. Ensuring consistency of implemented processes and programs throughout the facility Manage and take a lead role in promoting and improving quality processes, expectations and results. Adhere to safety policies and procedures related to all facets of job. Undertake ad-hoc activities that may be required by the business. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline. Engineering and manufacturing background highly desirable. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the company Self-motivated, highly organized with demonstrated ability to work multiple projects concurrently Experience driving a change management initiative Experience in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies 3 years’ experience in developing, organizing, implementing, and managing projects and assignments Demonstrated experience in selecting and working with a wide range of CI tools (Value Stream Mapping, Lean, Six Sigma and Validation) as well as other creative problem solving skills Computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, Minitab, etc.) Database experience a plus OUR BENEFITS: Comprehensive medical insurance Competitive PTO Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance) Flexible working arrangements Paid volunteering opportunities Access to mental health champions across our sites Commitment to development Employee referral program This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year #LI-Onsite EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran Compensation Pay Range $140k - Check with Gillian Skyers Please click here to review Ontic's California Consumer Privacy Act policy. Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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 the ITAR. The ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aerospace leaders. With over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow. With capabilities spanning various aerospace sectors, our long-term, established investments with leading aviation OEMs enable them to divest their product lines to us, freeing them to focus on the future. Whether a customer, partner, member of the community, or each other, our promise remains the same — we embrace the challenge to start where others stop. So, why not join us? Apply today and take off with Ontic. We are more than the sum of our parts. Why not join Ontic today?