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Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.
Division info:
The Landing Gear Market specializes in the design, qualification, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gears and flight critical components to a customer base that extends from the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to the Operators in both the commercial and military markets.
Summary of position:
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading and facilitating initiatives that drive operational excellence, enhance productivity, and reduce waste across the organization. This role will champion a culture of continuous improvement by applying Lean and other process improvement methodologies to deliver measurable business results.
Main responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy aligned with business goals.
• Act as a change agent to foster a culture of continuous improvement across all departments.
• Lead cross-functional teams in identifying, analyzing, and executing improvement projects.
• Conduct process mapping, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and performance assessments.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions to streamline operations and reduce costs.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track improvement progress.
• Manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and training sessions to build internal capabilities.
• Ensure sustainability of improvements through documentation, training, and handover.
• Use data-driven approaches to identify trends, measure impact, and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with data teams to ensure accurate reporting and analysis of improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor employees on Lean, Six sigma and other CI tools and techniques.
• Build internal capability by developing CI champions within departments.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficient in continuous improvement tools and methodologies DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka- Yoke).
• Experience in relevant industry is a plus.
You enjoy challenges, teamwork an a quality working environment that evolves continuously? Developing your competencies is a priority for you? Join Héroux-Devtek and "lets grow together".
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Héroux-Devtek is an equal opportunity employer.
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