Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.
We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.
The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.
Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20 countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
ResponsibilitiesJob Purpose:The person will work on projects selected to drive improvements in our purchasing, inventory management and material flow at our New Bedford, MA manufacturing site. You will have the opportunity to learn and apply Lean Six Sigma process improvement tools. Morgan’s Operational Excellence leader will be responsible to teach and provide guidance on the application of Lean Six Sigma tools. This person will lead projects working with cross functional teams. Working closely with all team members, this individual is responsible for executing the assigned projects that is expected to drive efficiency improvements in our operations.
This position will report to the site Supply Chain Manager.
The role is an exciting opportunity to join a global, dynamic, Hi-Tech team, supporting the medical and aerospace industries. We are the industry leader in development and manufacturer of ceramic to metal seals for both Aerospace and Medical markets. We help improve the quality of life with our implantable medical components, and we ensure the safety of travelers by developing multiple components for the Aerospace industry.
Essential Functions:

• Ability to analysis data and utilization of Excel
• Ability to learn and apply Lean Six Sigma tools for problem solving.
• Ability to collaborate on project teams.
• Ability to use Microsoft’s Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) software.
• Good communication skills

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• This position requires use of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
• Individual must be a:
• Citizen of the United States, or
• Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
• Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to clearly present ideas and reports in written and verbal format.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of business personnel.
• Must be able to work well with internal contacts of the Company.
• Must adhere to all Company policies.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be capable of sitting and using a computer for extended periods of time throughout the workday
• Must be capable of occasional travel.
• Must have the ability to maneuver the shop floor, administer postings, and general administration throughout the facility.
• Required to talk or hear.
• Required to pass eye tests.
• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Required to use finger, handle, feel & reach with hands & arms.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description does not state or imply that all duties to be performed are specifically identified above. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested or instructed by an authorized person of the Company. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.