Continuous Improvement Specialist

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist  for an opportunity in Wichita, KS.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Defines improvement projects aligned with business strategies through the use of Just-In-Time/ Lean manufacturing tools and techniques.  Facilitates and coaches projects and subsystems of Lean activities from inception through completion and acts as primary customer contact to meet project objectives.  Catalyst for initiating change activities and coaches for sustaining momentum.  Develop and implementing Lean improvement plans and schedules, ensuring accuracy and timely completion, conducting reviews and overseeing improvement activities(i.e. 5S, kitting, and Mechanic Verification.)  Disciplines are related to project management, communication, training, program governance and problem solving skills.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related curriculum or equivalent experience/education/certification.
• 6 to 9 years' related work experience, a Master's degree and 4 to 7 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• SAP experience required
• Must have shop floor experience to be able to navigate specifically the 737 assembly line.
• Must use data collected by the QE’s to focus in on areas on the shop floor where most defects are occurring
• Must be fluently proficient in the use of precision measurement equipment.

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

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