Continuous Improvement Specialist

Org Marketing Statement At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsibility for the development and deployment of the tools, methods and processes that make-up the Parker Lean system (PLS). Ability to lead and facilitate lean kaizen events to drive business performance improvement. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Essential Functions Coordinates and allocates the daily continuous improvement activities to meet company objectives. Collects, analyzes and reports product data and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement. Utilizes the team’s knowledge to drive improvements and best practices. Recommends solutions to complex problems and implements corrective actions. Effectively applies improvement initiatives for all related activities in the facility. Manages training and skills enhancement for all employees with respect to continuous improvement tools and techniques. Provides technical expertise and implements lean principles, techniques and methods. Education And Experience Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial engineering, or technical field Year of experience: 3-5 years or more of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures Ability to research and analyze data effectively Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports Good/Strong/Excellence verbal and written communication skills Presentation skills Ability to influence stakeholders Excellent customer service orientation Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines Strong prioritization skills Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically Supervisory skills, including delegation, training and evaluating performance Team building skills Conflict management skills Decision making skills Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business Proficient in Project Management tools (i.e., MS Project) or similar project tool (s) Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, procedures and standards policy and procedure development techniques Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax codes Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications an