Continuous Improvement Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Alcoa, Tennessee, United States Cirrus Aircraft Full time


Job SummaryThe Cirrus Services Continuous Improvement Practitioner plays a key role in building and communicating a Lean Roadmap throughout Company and leads Cirrus team members along the Lean journey in an effort toward achieving Company goals that enhance value and experience in the service provided to our Owners and Customers.

The position is responsible for identifying and implementing continuous improvement efforts by developing best practice tools, methods and process that reduce waste, promote data-driven decision making and robust structured problem solving.

In this role the Cirrus Services CI Practitioner supports the development of capabilities and a Lean culture to support the growth and evolution of the Cirrus team and growing business.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential FunctionsCoach and champion team members and managers through the process of leading, defining and developing continuous improvement actions that are designed to support key initiatives and drive improving results.

Execute the strategy to establish Lean awareness and build team member knowledge and skills of Lean principles within CET operationsIdentify opportunities and lead Kaizen events within CETDevelop and facilitate delivery of Lean training curriculum that integrates real-world, business specific situations, driving continuous improvement and sustainable results.

Identify and manage complex projects spanning multiple functions / departmentsPerform and manage complex analysis to determine process improvement opportunities, evaluate alternative and prioritize process redesign efforts.

Design and develop tool kits and process assisting leaders in managing the businessOperate with independence and objectivity while leading effort to develop and implement process improvement, change management and standardization of business processes.

Provide support to teams developing standard work, training programs and metrics to support business and system changesPlan, support and provide training to others in CI methodologyProvide leadership in problem solving efforts on key projects to improve service delivery with respect to safety, quality, productivity and cost.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Continuous Improvement PractitionerEducation Requirement(s)


Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering or related field; or 4 years combination of experience and education in Business, Engineering or a related field required.

Experience Requirement(s) - must include # of years and typeMinimum of 5 years related experience in deploying Lean theories and practiceCertification Requirement(s)Lean practitioner or equivalent certificationSix Sigma Black Belt certificationLicense Requirement(s)N/AOther Specific RequirementsDemonstrated leadership of Kaizen eventsDemonstrated proven track record for developing training, and coaching Employees in a continuous improvement environmentDemonstrated ability to lead and develop a diverse teamDemonstrated strong decision making and conflict resolution skillsCompetencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometime contradictory information to effectively solve problems

Decision Quality:
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

Optimizes Work Process:
Knows the most effective and efficient process to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

Manages Conflict:
Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise

Manages Ambiguity:
Operates effectively even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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