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Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager

Internal Job Title: Manager, Continuous Improvement

Location: Torrance, CA

Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000 DoE

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, medical/dental/vision, 6% match on 401K, competitive PTO, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company.

As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.

Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world’s most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we’d love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect.

The Stellant OneSat team is high-performing, engaged, and enthusiastic about our new technology solution that takes space communications to the next level.

Come join our growing team!

Responsibilities

We currently have an opening for an Continuous Improvement Manager at our Torrance, California location. In this position, you will define operational and strategic operational excellence approaches to ensure business success by developing, sustaining and continuously improving business processes and customer satisfaction. Collect and evaluate operational, service, and performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.Determine current performance, forecasts future performance and builds and manages detailed project plans to implement improvements and/or corrective actions.

Deploy strategy across all functional areas and processes by utilizing Lean tools and Six Sigma principles. Collaborate with segments and/or functions to identify opportunities and influence improvement initiatives, business processes, waste reduction, training and the culture of continuous improvement. May analyze new business requirements and identifies and recommends the most effective approach and resolution to issues. Bring expertise or identifies subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts in process improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, and compliance with procedures, etc

• Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management.

• Manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction.

• Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches.

• Make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.

• Provide input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.

• Lead monthly Strategic Goal Deployment status meetings

• Facilitate and Lead Site Leadership improvement and strategic events

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional improvement events yielding high dollar savings and efficiency returns

• Use of Lean tools defining gaps between current state / future state and create action plans

• Analyze data and metric performance to prioritize improvement events that directly affect favorable division performance

• Create visual standards and management key performance indicators to drive an environment of continuous improvement.

• Identifying and facilitating improvement opportunities in transactional and operational areas of the organization using Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, and Production Planning Process (3P) workshops.

• Train, educate, and mentor in the use of improvement tools and methodologies.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 9 years or a Graduate Degree and 7 years of current relevant experience in manufacturing environments including improvement event facilitation, coaching, and leading organization wide improvements.

• Program and/or project management experience.

• Black Belt Certification or equivalent in Lean and/or Six Sigma.

• Strong written and oral communication skills required.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office.

• Supervisory experience required.

• Skills in data collection, organization and analysis tools, including Minitab, SQL, and/or JMP.

• Experience with MRP systems and business financial measures.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; a current or previous DOD security clearance is desirable

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years in Military, Space or Aerospace manufacturing environments

• Current security clearance is highly preferred

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).

Job Locations US-CA-Torrance

ID 2024-1710

Category Operations

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Union No

Min USD $110,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $160,000.00/Yr.

Work Environment Onsite

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.