Title:  Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

Job Title: Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

Job Code: 27646

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr Manager, Continuous Improvement for our Sat Lake City, Utah location. The Continuous Improvement Sr Manager will play a crucial role at the site in developing, leading, and influencing changes in the location's Continuous Improvement strategy, policies, practices, and/or approaches. The individual will identify and deploy Lean Sigma strategies, road maps, and projects within a fast-paced high mix low volume manufacturing environment. The individual will drive significant improvements in processes, systems, and/or products to achieve business financial and operational goals. The individual must leverage strong interpersonal skills, apply lean-sigma knowledge, and utilize a “hands-on” approach while leading and/or facilitating Lean Sigma projects/events within the organization at all levels. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 2-3 direct employees with a focus on Lean Sigma strategy and implementation/deployment across the organization.
• Coordinate the scope of work for ~4 additional cross functional team members in conjunction with continuous improvement efforts across the business.
• Create value stream maps and assessments/gap analysis to identify opportunities for improvement, including deployment/improvement road map.
• Identify, scope, and define Lean Sigma projects/events to deliver stakeholder value.
• Present projects to peers and leaders and manage/transition projects through the close-out phase.
• Plan, assist, and/or conduct various Lean Sigma projects/events throughout the organization’s value streams to drive positive improvements and results.
• Provide Lean Sigma initial/re-current basic, intermediate, and advanced training to leaders/team members.
• Utilize and apply Lean Sigma practices, tools, and methodology throughout the organization’s value streams.
• Monitor and assist project/event teams to achieve established goals/targets, communicate/report results to leaders and within the organization.
• Monitor, update, manage, and communicate/report key performance measurements and product/process improvement results to leaders and within the organization.
• Facilitate, promote, and encourage positive culture change consistent with L3H Lean Enterprise - Continuous Improvement strategy and initiatives.
• Participate as a team member, facilitator, or leader in various cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement projects/events.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Process improvement experience with demonstrable competency in the application of Lean Sigma tools and methodologies (e.g., 6S, Waste Reduction, TPM, SMED, Kanban, FEMA’s, DMAIC, PDCA, 8D, Process/Value Stream Mapping, Mistake/Error Proofing, SMED, VA/VE, DOE, etc.).
• Strong background in value streams and core business/manufacturing processes supporting manufactured product/service to a customer.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver valued results.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization.
• Leadership and coaching abilities.
• Ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels of the organization and be a participative team player.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Lean Mastery, Minitab, and other similar software.
• Strategic thinker with a clear vision to drive world-class change management 

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience OR Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• LEAN certification and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred).