Supervisor, Continuous Improvement

Job Description Posted Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries. We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions. Benefits: Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees Medical and Dental Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid) Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid) 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting Company Profit Sharing Plan 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation at 10 years seniority We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth Training and Educational Assistance Programs Prime Responsibilities and Major Factors in Evaluating Performance: 1. Perform as a change agent. 2. Collect and analyze operating data, including cycle time, yield, and throughput to identify and set priorities, utilizing the appropriate tools to achieve desired outcome (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean etc.). 3. Facilitates the development of value stream maps in order to identify key opportunities (bursts) to eliminate waste and improve performance. 4. Implement process changes and other cost out initiatives to reduce cost, minimize production order lead time and to improve quality and delivery performance. 5. Create 5S Audit and daily cadence around 5S expectations – Gemba, Visual Factory. 6. Mentor and coach project leaders and supervisors in the continuous improvement process. 7. Train employees in lean manufacturing at all levels within the organizations. 8. Conduct, lead and facilitate cross functional Kaizen, Kaikaku and Six Sigma events. 9. Recommend and implement strategies for operations to improve value added ratios. 10. Work independently, using considerable judgment toward general results. 11. Devise new, or modify and adapt existing, methods, techniques and procedures to meet new or unique requirements and to make related decisions within limits of established policies. 12. Maintain timeline RAILS and budget, determine appropriate tool use, perform analysis, and act as the central point of contact for specific process improvement projects. 13. Use of one or more advanced statistical analysis software packages. 14. Manage and motivate people and be pro-active in problem solution. Strong organizational skills and ability to set and adhere to strict deadlines required. 15. Manage the activities of, and give direction to, the trainer(s) in the Center For Excellence Training facility. 16. Direct the assigned Operational Excellence Leaders in multiple facilities. 17. Meet with Plant specific Lean Steering Committees to prioritize Continuous Improvement activities in alignment with business requirements and expectations. Additional Responsibilities: 1. Ensure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct. 2. Observe the Hitchiner safety and quality principles. 3. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree in a Business Management or Industrial Engineering related field. 2. Minimum of 10 years’ experience utilizing strong analytical skills including statistical methods, financial analysis, or engineering modeling and analysis. 3. Must possess the ability to facilitate and motivate groups at all levels within the organization to achieve a specific outcome. 4. Must be a team player and have ability to work independently and in groups. 5. Must be technically oriented individual held in high regard by peers. 6. Certification in Lean Manufacturing principles or Six Sigma, or equivalent training and career development in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma preferred. 7. Must actively be involved in organizational change and development process. 8. May have formal training and education in any of a number of disciplines and need not be a formally trained statistician or engineer. 9. Must understand one or more operating systems and be proficient in creating spreadsheets, use of databases, creating slide show presentations and use of one or more word processing programs. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply. Job Details Job Function 1.2B - First/Mid Level Officials and Managers - Supervisors Pay Type Salary