Continuous Improvement Specialist

Location:

Park City, UT, US, 84098

Business Unit: Systems and Support

Function: Performance Excellence

Triumph Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, Triumph is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

Triumph participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

Overview

We are currently seeking a lean practitioner and change agent to fill the Continuous Improvement Specialist role for our Park City, UT Location.

Responsibilities

Champions operational excellence by leading the transformation, education and culture change in all departments
Leads process improvements that meet business needs, manages complex issues within functional areas of expertise, becomes involved in long-term strategic and operational planning, and contribute to the overall performance of the business
Establishes a Continuous Improvement culture through the deployment of the Triumph Operating Systems (TOS)
Supports, strengthens, and evolves the High-Performance Team (HPT) structure.
Develops and executes a lean transformation plan that provides delivery of goals and metrics including Safety, Quality, Productivity, Output, Cycle reduction / Inventory Reduction
Leads projects, utilizing Kaizen, Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive improvements in all facets of the operations
Accountable for developing appropriate operations metrics, lean strategy / execution
Provides event follow-up to monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation to assure timely action, appropriate support, and achievement of expected tangible benefits
Uses appropriate measurement, analysis, and evaluation methods to accurately identify and document improvements.
Coaches and develops a problem-solving culture at all levels of the organization; implements permanent corrective actions to mitigate probability of reoccurrence
Serves as consulting and teaching resource for implementing new methods and processes
Establishes a structure for the ongoing training and development of employees
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering field
Lean / Six Sigma Certification (Green or Black Belt)
5+ years manufacturing experience preferred
Full working knowledge of Lean Concepts with demonstrated success
Comfortable facilitating Lean events and coaching others in Lean methodologies
Proven record of implementing and inspiring continuous improvement culture in an organization
Ability to build teams and influence outcomes without direct line of control
Ability to collaborate and partner with various SMEs across the organization
Strong communication, collaboration, facilitation, and influencing skills with ability to interface across shared services functional areas and business operations at all levels of the organizations
Proven ability to develop teams and train others in new ways of doing things

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Please be aware that the Company requires all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain OR show proof of a vaccination. The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for Triumph Group and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here .

Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City

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