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Continuous Improvement LeaderBAE Systems • Austin, TX, US
Continuous Improvement Leader

Continuous Improvement Leader

BAE Systems • Austin, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Continuous Improvement Leader

Position Summary : We are seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Continuous Improvement Leader to drive the deployment of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role is central to fostering a culture of operational excellence, supporting cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency.

The Continuous Improvement Leader will be responsible for the development and execution of a common strategy for continuous improvement, while also enabling long-term cultural transformation across the organization. This position plays a key leadership role in training, mentoring, and guiding teams through structured improvement efforts.

Position is 1st shift-9 / 80 with every other Friday off.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Strategic Leadership & Deployment
  • Lean Six Sigma Implementation
  • Operational Excellence & Performance Management
  • Change Management & Communication
  • Financial Analysis & Tracking

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of direct experience leading Lean initiatives in a manufacturing or operations environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Lean / Toyota Production System (TPS) tools and methods, including : Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Stand-Up Meetings, Metric Board Deployment
  • Proven track record of delivering quantifiable cost savings and performance improvements.
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
  • Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (preferred).
  • Lean Daily Management
  • 5S and Visual Management
  • Kaizen Event Leadership
  • Experience working across multiple sites or within a complex manufacturing organization.
  • Background in high-reliability manufacturing environments.
  • Pay Information :

    Full-Time Salary Range : $130355 - $221603

    Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.

    About BAE Systems Electronic Systems :

    BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.

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