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 Piper’s worldwide headquarters is based in beautiful Vero Beach, FL., – located just a few miles from the Atlantic Coast. We are the largest private employer in Indian River County and offer exciting and enriching careers. We aim to be the best. So it’s only natural that we strive to recruit the best people in and to give you every opportunity to become even better. After all, ours is a company that never stands still. That’s why we provide a supportive team-working environment in which each individual’s needs are respected. No matter what role you’re in, you’ll help us make the most of our business. And we’ll help you make the most of your career. So, make Piper Aircraft your ultimate destination. Together, we’ll go further than you ever thought possible. 

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Current openings:

Continuous Improvement Manager  (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Administration

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Sr. Manager Manufacturing Engineering, the Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and sustainment of the Piper Aircraft Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing system.

Develop and lead the organizations Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing efforts.

Develop the CI/Lean system for Piper Aircraft

Identify or develop Lean Training and World Class Manufacturing content.

Facilitate training curriculum for all Lean Tools, (5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis) and monitor effectiveness.

Facilitate Kaizen events and train others on how to facilitate them.

Analyze thruput issues, identify bottlenecks. Develop and execute action plans to eliminate them.

Measure Lean implementations results.

Train and apply problem solving tools to all levels of the organization.

Train and coach plant staff in lean tools and implementation, including cascade training.

Design and manage the Lean Manufacturing implementation program.

Develop Lean tools for best use in current environment.

This job has minimal supervisory responsibilities. May be required to train and assist other employees and facilitate cross-functional team based project planning.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Type and extent of experience: BS Degree preferred with plus minimum of five years' experience directly related to the job requirements within manufacturing. Formal training in Lean manufacturing processes is required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to an office environment; and occasionally exposed to manufacturing environment and elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office.

Travel and overtime may be required.

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company's need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with Company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Piper Aircraft Health Plan Overview:

Core Health Benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Piper Provided Benefits (Basic):

Basic Life

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Benefits:

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & DCA)

Supplemental Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD Buy- Up)

Trustmark Voluntary Plans:

Accident Plan

Critical Illness

Universal Life (Whole Life Policy)

Hospital StayPay

Preferred Legal Plan

Piper Aircraft Time Off:

16 days of PTO (Paid Time Off)

11 Holidays