Continuous Improvement & Core Lead

Date Posted:

Country: Canada

Location: CA-ON-MIDLAND-450 ~ 450 Leitz Rd ~ 450 BLDG

Position Role Type: Unspecified

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon ELCAN is a global leader in high-precision optical systems. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence spans over 70 years has earned us a reputation for delivering cutting‑edge solutions for the most demanding challenges in the world. Culture is what connects us to each other, making Raytheon ELCAN a great place to work, grow, and belong. Join our dynamic team and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact across the globe.

We have an immediate need for a Continuous Improvement & CORE lead at our Midland facility. Reporting to the Associate Director, Operations, the CORE Lead will serve as a key driver for the implementation and execution of RTX’s CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) Operating System. This individual will lead and facilitate process improvement initiatives to optimize performance across the program, product, or process landscape.

The candidate will work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and achieve operational excellence while maintaining a strong focus on quality, cost, and delivery.

This position requires a hands‑on and collaborative approach, engaging directly with both employees and management on a daily basis. You will demonstrate strong change management skills and exercise influence to drive improvement across target areas in the organization. Your ability to work closely with cross‑functional teams and drive performance through engagement will be a pillar to your success.

• Drive the deployment and integration of CORE methodologies across the facility to enhance operational excellence and meet business goals.
• Partner with functional leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement data‑driven solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, and training sessions to foster a continuous improvement culture within the organization.
• Utilize CORE tools and techniques (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Management, Lean Six Sigma, etc…) to identify inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in CORE tools and techniques, providing training and support to cross‑functional teams.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of CORE initiatives and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Support the development and execution of site‑level CORE roadmaps, ensuring alignment with broader RTX objectives.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and other teams to align CORE goals with overall business objectives.
• Drive CORE / Continuous Improvement culture throughout the facility including maturation of CORE Framework requirements.
• The selected candidate will achieve the following milestones: CORE Champion certification within 1st year of employment, CORE Professional certification within two years, and CORE Expert certification within five years.

• A degree/diploma in Manufacturing, Operations or Business Management or a related field (Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical preferred).
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or process improvement roles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other…