Job Description

Moog


We are an organization based in the state of New York, U.S.A., a recognized world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance precision control systems for aerospace, aircraft, and industrial use. We believe as an organization that cultivating the Lean Mindset and having a Zero-Defect Mindset (ZDM) will guarantee our future by eliminating the cost of poor quality and strengthening our business competitiveness and therefore value these characteristics in our candidates.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST GROUP LEADER (CIS GROUP LEADER)


Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Site Lean Manager, the incumbent will define the resource and budget needs for the process improvement events, establishing timelines with contingency plans, risk assessments, and overall management of the cross functional project teams. Ensure the implementation of Lean strategies and initiatives, monitor milestones to make sure program deliverables are implemented to plan and prescribed budget, and effectively meet or exceed business requirements. Facilitate team meetings and regular management team debriefs along with associated logistics (meeting invites, calendars, agenda in collaboration with key stakeholders, minutes/documentations). Regularly review Lean performance expectations with leadership teams across the organization, providing expectations, performance planning, feedback, training development, and performance discussions.
Facilitate end-to-end VSMs and continuous process improvement events in accordance with Lean thinking throughout the organization ensuring cross-functional participation and adherence.
Mentor, coach, and train various levels of the organization on Lean Six Sigma Projects/Events and/or appropriate process improvement and problem-solving tools and methodologies of his/her influence.
Perform administrative duties commensurate with the requirements of the organization including data gathering, metrics, reports, and newsletters.


The successful applicant is expected to understand the business objectives, follow standard work instructions, find and fix problems, continuously seek improvements on various processes and standards; and utilize a wide variety of manufacturing tools (i.e., 5S, Lean concept, Visual management, 6 sigma, and other improvement tools applicable).

This role will require someone who has a great focus on quality and can demonstrate a Zero-Defect Mindset where he/she will commit to doing things right the first time, every time; creating a work environment where nearly right and good enough are not acceptable.


Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Education & Experience:
College graduate in Industrial Engineering or any equivalent course
Five years experience in Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, or Project management and at least 3 years managerial position, with evidence of at least two Black Belt level projects and/or Value Stream level kaizen event storylines


Certifications:
With Six Sigma Black Belt Certification; Lean Leadership Behavior Trainings (LLB1, LLB2, LLB3) & Supervisory Training


Specific Skills, Knowledge, etc:

• Knowledge of self and self-development- Achieved and consistently demonstrates a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas. Maintains stable performance under pressure or opposition such as time pressure or job ambiguity.

• Developing Talent- Develops and empowers teams to deliver against agreed business objectives; aligns their skills with the needs of the organization/team.

• Building Strategic Working Relationships- Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

• Lean Leadership Behavior- Champions and continually challenges the status quo in pursuit of continued operational improvement, knows and applies lean tools appropriately and systemic thinking.

• Effective Communication- Organizational alignment, understanding others and being understood; Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifies one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.

• Strong Quality Orientation/Ownership- Ensures that the team consistently achieves the Quality requirements applicable to the scope of work. Compliance to Quality Standards and Regulatory requirements.

• Financial Savvy- Familiar with own budget, mindful of expense, capital, headcount (all budget attributes) within process span of control. Manages cost and stays on budget.

• Customer Focus- Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains production customer relationships. Keeps commitments in focus.

• Work standards- Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Moog has a work ethic that demands a great deal from each employee’s sense of responsibility, self-discipline, dedication, teamwork, and expertise. We also offer job security along with a competitive package and a conducive working environment.

All interested qualified applicants may submit full resume to:


http://www.moog.com/careers/find-our-jobs.html