Continuous Improvement Specialist - Oxygen Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2022-10-10-07:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HKS31: US041-Lenexa, KS 15701 W 95th Street , Lenexa, KS, 66219 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will support the Collins Aerospace Oxygen systems and will interact with the stakeholders on site and peers worldwide in support of Continuous Improvement initiatives. This position will support the successful transition to the new lean operating system, CORE with the goal of empowering teams to collaborate, innovate and continuously improve to exceed customer expectations. Lean Management, Six Sigma, Policy Deployment, Capability Management with Industry 4.0 and Kaizen Events are only some of the methods you will apply in this position to chase operational excellence. This role has the potential to provide career advancement opportunities into Operations Leadership or Value Stream Management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify and create Standard Processes throughout the organization. •

• Analyze system bottlenecks and inefficiencies, seeking solutions.

• Drive CORE/ACE Lean systems though the organization.

• Lead process improvement workshops (Kaizen) and improvement projects to drive business results across the organization.

• Partner with all functions to define process capabilities, assess gaps and develop gap closure plans.

• Plan and facilitate kaizen activities/events across the designated cells

• Plan, coordinate, and teach Lean tools to employees in the designated cells

• Create communication and manage process for Continuous Improvement projects for specific site, including producing project updates.

• Assist the site in the implementation of new layout, process flow, standardize work, and reduction of WASTE though the processes.

• Drive the RRCA (Relentless root cause analysis) and Zero Defect Plans.

• Provide training for ACE/CORE lean systems as well for all other problem solving tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of prior relevant experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required.
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in implementation of Operating Systems/Lean Management Systems
• Lean Six Sigma Certificate (Green or Black Belt)
• Knowledge of statistical Software Minitab
• Verifiable Experience in successful implementation of process improvements
• Very structured way of working with pragmatic solutions
• Hands-on-Mentality

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance         
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
•  And more! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year
   

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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