Continuous Improvement Regional Process Leader

Job descriptionJob Designation 

The Continuous Improvement Regional Process Leader will be accountable for driving acceleration of Meggitt Production System (MPS) to achieve top quartile sustainable business results across the Region or Value Stream, and building capability in business critical MPS standards across the regional sites.

Job Core Responsibilities 

• Ensure that MPS capability building has direct impact on regional sites business results. Supports the execution of SBU vital few strategic priorities (including Inventory focus, Margin Expansion, MPS maturity) – working closely with the Value Stream Leaders, site Leaders and the rest of the site leadership teams
  
  
• Build systemic MPS capability across value stream or site leadership (cross-functional) and accountable for capability building across the sites within the region or value stream (using learning and development plans). Especially supporting site leaders, site MPS Leaders, HR Leaders and site Operations Leaders through coaching, advising, and training
• Capture leading practices from across Meggitt and SBU, and the sharing & application within region or value stream. Support MPS development of tools and methods including Organization Design (OD) tools, Lean Management Systems, Six Sigma, and Lean & Waste elimination approaches key to MPS system effectiveness
• Actively support the MPS Exit plans (including maturity gaps) for sites and responsible for assessing site maturity readiness for exits (verifying process & results) across the regional sites for both operations and other functional areas

• Support MPS talent within region across the SBUs – coaching site MPS Leaders and actively engaging with the MPS community

Job Specifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial, Supply Chain management or equivalent technical field
• Master's Degree or MBA preferred
• 10+ year experience in  leading Manufacturing / Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) site’s operations or equivalent at a large Fortune 500/ FTSE 250 company
• 5+ year experience in Operating System Development and Deployment, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma/DMAIC methodology
• 2+ year experience in manufacturing/souricng transitions management is preferred             
• Experience in managing operations and/or supply chain in Aerospace or other engineering technology company/s is a must.
  
• Ideal candidate can demonstrate prior experience deploying such systems at a large industrial (preferably Aerospace) Company (Fortune 500/FTSE 250) and has seen though maturity phases and several stages of excellence
• Additional experience in one or more of the following is preferred: Organization Design (OD)/ Organizational Effectiveness (OE) toolset and methodology; Program Management (PM) and New Product Introduction (NPI); Strategic Sales and Marketing (SSM)
• Lean Expert level Certification (or Black Belt) or equivalent is highly desirable
• Program/Project Management certification preferred
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Strong prioritization and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate the implementation of significant changes in a large organization
• Clear understanding of the linkages of demand through production and distribution- Design for Flow
• Track record of driving solutions to assigned tasks utilizing a proactive approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning as well as tactical execution road map development
• Conflict management, decision-making, analytical, and research skills
• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Proficient in Project Management tools (i.e., MS Project) or similar project tool (s)

                               
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  Meggitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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