Arconic Corporation (NYSE: ARNC), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the ground transportation, aerospace, industrial, packaging and building and construction markets. In 2020, the businesses of Arconic Corporation reported annual revenue of $5.7 billion. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we make products that meet quality, efficiency and delivery objectives to achieve customer success and shareholder value.

We have an immediate opening for a Continuous Improvement Manager. The Continuous Improvement (C.I.) Manager is responsible for leading the continuous improvement effort at Davenport Operations. The C.I. Manager will oversee a team of individuals focused on developing and implementing lean manufacturing strategies to drive rapid profitable growth. The focus will be on the manufacturing operations and related support centers supported by capital investment, operational excellence improvements and career development. The role includes but is not limited to the following:

The Continuous Improvement Manager role includes (but is not limited to) the following job duties:

• Serve as the location expert for continuous improvement tools and processes
• Partner with plant leaders to develop continuous improvement strategies that directly support plant Hoshin goals, then implement those strategies on the shop floor including the tools and processes required to sustain the improvements in the future.
• Lead and deploy Smart manufacturing concepts to improve operational efficiency including execution of project and outcome with department support
• Lead reliability strategy and implementation to support business objectives
• Lead self-directed work team culture to empower worker creativity and resourcefulness.
• Assist in developing closer connections to our customers and suppliers.
• Lead the development and implementation of the overall Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program, including establishing the standardized visual system, the overall assessment process, training, and building a system for engaging volunteers for TPM events.
• Participate on the Business Unit Continuous Improvement Steering Committee
• Lead the effort in training all levels of employees in lean manufacturing principles and concepts
• Define activities that require engineered solutions resulting in reduced waste, improved quality, improved throughput, increased machine/person ratio, improved safety, and improved business unit DVP%.
• Lead and collaborate with cross functional internal teams focused on shop floor factory improvements, which could include CAPEX.
• Analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement through data-driven methods such as Lean Six Sigma principles, root cause analysis, and statistical tools.
• Drive consistent, uniform approaches for visual controls and productivity measurements to be utilized throughout production teams and the factory.
• Plan and execute the annual Hoshin Planning Session

ABOUT Davenport Works

Davenport Works is the country's largest aluminum rolling mill, it was opened in 1948 and currently employs more than 2,000 people and ships product worldwide. It is in Riverdale in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in northwestern Illinois). The Quad Cities is 3 hours south-west of Chicago, 4 hours north of St. Louis, and less than 3 hours from Des Moines. The Quad Cities is home to St. Ambrose University among 8 educational institutes. Major outdoor summer music festivals include the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and River Roots Live.

ABOUT ARCONIC

Arconic Corporation (NYSE: ARNC), a Fortune 500 company, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our shareholders.

At Arconic, we:

Act With Integrity.

We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.

Safeguard our Future.

We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.

Grow Stronger Together.

We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.

Earn Customer Loyalty.

We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.

Drive Operational Excellence.

We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.

Create Value.

We achieve success by generating and growing value for our shareholders.

Arconic reaffirms its policy to provide equal employment opportunity in recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company-sponsored training, access to facilities, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs, recalls or termination of employment to all employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, genetic information, sex or age (within statutory limits). Arconic is in compliance with all relevant Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Laws and Regulations.