Continuous Improvement (Lean) Leader

Arconic is currently in search of a Continuous Improvement (Lean) Leader to join our Kawneer Business in Cranberry, PA .

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Job Summary:

The Continuous Improvement (Lean) Leader is responsible for driving operational excellence initiatives throughout the facility by applying Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen methodologies, and structured problem-solving techniques. This role partners closely with plant leadership, supervisors, engineering, maintenance, and support functions to eliminate waste, improve productivity, reduce costs, enhance quality, and establish sustainable management systems.

The CI Leader serves as a coach, facilitator, and change agent while building Lean capabilities across the organization and leading strategic and tactical improvement initiatives that support business objectives.

You have:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply

Chain, Industrial Technology, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
- Minimum 3 years of Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Lean

leadership experience.
- Experience leading Kaizen events from planning through implementation and

sustainment.
- Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles in a production

environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
- Experience with TPM implementation.
- Experience with Value Stream Management.
- Background in automation or manufacturing engineering.
- Experience leading multi- areas/ site improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of ERP and manufacturing systems.
- Experience delivering measurable cost savings and productivity improvements.