Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview

Continuous Improvement Manager role at LSG Sky Chefs. We are seeking a dynamic Lean Continuous Improvement Manager to lead operational excellence initiatives for our Chicago Operations, serving various airline customers out of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The role drives continuous improvement, leads projects and initiatives, and ensures adherence to corporate standards and customer requirements. The ideal candidate partners with operations leadership to achieve business targets, optimize processes, and foster a culture of Lean principles through training, coaching, and hands-on facilitation.

This position reports to the Director of Operations and works with the Americas Continous Improvement team.

Schedule:

must have flexibility with schedule to service the airline industry.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Additional compensation

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from LSG Sky Chefs

Lean Production

• Implement and drive continuous improvement across CSC in close coordination with management staff
• Implement LSG Production System for CSC in line with corporate and regional policies
• Teach lean principles and other process improvements; provide training as required within area of CSC (e.g., Kaizen events)
• Support CSC in the implementation of Regional Operational Excellence Strategy, guidelines, and policies
• Assist CSC management teams to achieve business targets (KPI’s)
• Define continuous improvement targets with management and report performance against operational objectives
• Analyze cost reduction potential; accountable for delivering budget results related to productivity/process improvements
• Report on KPIs for quality, productivity costs, and service delivery
• Ensure communication and knowledge sharing between CSCs in the country/region

Leadership

• Identify and train CSC departmental management and core employees on production system methodology and lean principles

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Industrial/Process Engineering or equivalent experience
• Five to seven years experience in developing and implementing production/process methods, with at least three to five years in a manufacturing/automotive environment
• Effective workshop facilitator skills; experience in leading teams, driving change and delivering results
• Knowledge of lean concepts including Toyota Production System principles
• Proven track record in Lean manufacturing and successful redesign of processes
• Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt or Lean Master Certification preferred
• Knowledge of Total Quality Management and Change Management experience is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound delegation skills with effective follow-up
• Proficient with Windows-based software
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); ability to interact with all levels of the organization

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Manufacturing

• Airlines and Aviation;
  Transportation, Logistics and Storage

Note:

This description reflects the role and qualifications as described by the employer.