Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader. This is a Full-Time, onsite role based at our LA (Glendale) manufacturing facility. This role is a Monday-Friday, Daylight opportunity.

The LA facility has approximately 300 employees (and growing) and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets. The Continuous Improvement Leader will lead and help drive a continuous improvement culture across a diverse manufacturing environment by utilizing lean mythologies and best practices to improve the Los Angeles plant High 5 metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (Productivity) and Inventory).

The expected annual salary range for this role is $107812.53 - $158125.04 a year. Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

In this position, the incumbent will be responsible for leading Rapid Improvement Events (RIE’s) and Kaizen events throughout the facility, while driving all CIT (continuous improvement teams) activity and ensuring the site is performing in accordance with the EAG Continuous Improvement Vision.

In This Role You Will

The Continuous Improvement Leader is part of a key role in the Continuous Improvement department who reports directly to the Manufacturing/CI Manager and will also supports the following key responsibilities:

• Utilize the Eaton Lean Six Sigma system to improve the facilities overall performance, deploying Continuous Improvement principles and processes.
• Actively participate in High Performance Work Team efforts including 8D and A3 corrective action teams, VSM activities, PFMEA teams, PROLaunch activities, etc.
• Engage the plant workforce and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Obtain LEAN tool certifications according to Eaton’s Aerospace Group roadmap.
• Increase participation on lean activities and grow pipeline of LEAN tool certifications.
• Lead Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS) and Operational Performance Assessment (OpA) Internal audits. Follow up on implementation plan with Operational Leaders to ensure proper execution.
• Assist in documenting manufacturing processes and modification of Standard work.
• Assist in the development of EHS processes and procedures.
• Conduct layered process audits, to include 5S and Standard Work audits throughout the facility.
• Lead the effort in training employees on various LEAN tools.
• Work on projects or other duties as assigned to support the Los Angeles CI journey.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 3 years of experience supporting Continuous Improvement activities (i.e., Kaizen, RIE, Problem Solving, 5S, Standardized Work, Lean Six Sigma) in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate geographical area (90039) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service memebers are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of Powerbi experience
• Experience with SAP
• Experience leading rapid improvement events
• Project management skills
• Green Belt certified or Black Belt certified.
  
  
  

Skills

Position Criteria:

• Knowledge of all Lean, Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing activities including methods, processing, tooling, plant layout, workflow, manufacturing cost control and reduction, leading initiatives with demonstrated results.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing in order to analyze, evaluate and determine solution to a wide variety of problems that may affect his/her assigned area.
  
  
  

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