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Continuous Improvement Leader

Textron Aviation
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Mar 2026

About the role

Continuous Improvement Leader(

Job Number:

 329378)Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

 

What you will be doing as a Continuous Improvement Leader:

In this role, you can expect to collaborate with leaders to drive Lean activities, which focus on maximizing value by minimizing waste, while also developing a Continuous Improvement culture. You'll assess, prioritize, and execute lean management projects that support our business goals. Your work will involve both hands-on project management and strategic coaching, playing a crucial role in impacting our organization’s success.

Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

  • Lean Manufacturing: Collaborate with leaders to eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Drive process improvements for both daily operations and future state visions
  • Process Simplification: Manage organizational change by simplifying processes and frameworks, aligning improvements with business objectives
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify and correct issues impacting safety, quality, volume, cost, and morale. Lead short and long-term improvement strategies
  • Lean Culture: Promote a culture based on the Shingo model while supporting standardization, visual management, and Lean events
  • Training & Development: Provide training on Lean methodologies, problem-solving, technical skills, and other technical trainings required for process excellence. Act as a change agent to remove barriers to continuous improvement
  • Data-Driven Approach: Establish and achieve quantifiable Lean goals using metrics to link projects to strategic objectives. Ensure results are significant, measurable, and sustainable

 What you need to be successful:

  • A bachelor’s degree in one of the fields is required:
    • Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial is preferred)
    • Science
    • Technology
    • Other related fields
  • Certifications for Lean methodology and/or technical training is helpful
  • Relevant experience in Manufacturing or Engineering is helpful
  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, work instructions, and technical specifications is helpful
  •       Ability to practice problem-solving, analytical thinking, organization, project management, and be action-orientated is needed
  •      Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills are helpful

 Why join us?

Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

 401K company match + additional annual contribut

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Textron Aviation

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