Avionics Project Coordinator Lead

Lockheed Martin; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000

Job description

At Sikorsky, we're reinvigorating our focus on continuous improvement within Operations. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to seek ways to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality in everything we do. The Sikorsky Avionics Product Center plays a vital role, focusing on the manufacture, procurement, and assembly of helicopter wire harness, electrical panels and electrical components. We are looking for a passionate and transformative Continuous Improvement Lead to help drive our mission forward.

THE WORK

As a Continuous Improvement Lead, you will be instrumental in identifying and implementing initiatives that propel our productivity and quality to new heights. Supporting the Avionics department at the Stratford location, you’ll work with manufacturing operations, quality, engineering and other support functions to collaboratively identify opportunities, develop new technology insertions and deliver on critical needs for the manufacturing floor.

Your role will involve:

1. Delivering ‘CI Framework’ Project Outcomes: Lead the successful execution of our CI framework, ensuring project results align with business objectives.
2. Executing CI Events: Facilitate events to pinpoint improvement opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and drive impactful changes across business areas.
3. Championing CI Projects: Lead the adoption of CI trackers, ensuring projects remain on course for successful execution.
4. Training Teams: Provide training to Operational Excellence Teams (OETs) on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including PDCA and DIVE techniques.
5. Identifying Cost Improvements: Work with teams to recognize and prioritize cost-saving opportunities.
6. Develop and Maintain visual management system: Working closely with the manufacturing team, identify new opportunities to improve and enhance visual factory on the floor.
7. Digital/Technology insertion: Lead digital transformative projects that reshape the production process and improve the floor efficiencies.

WHO WE ARE

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is a leader in innovative and advanced helicopter design, manufacturing, and service. We build helicopters that are not only exceptional in performance but also meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and mission capability. Our team is united by a shared commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and ensuring the success of our operations globally.

WHO YOU ARE

You are an experienced Continuous Improvement professional with a proven track record in leading change across complex operational environments. You have expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and/or Agile principles, allowing you to analyze processes critically and effectively. Your communication and leadership skills enable you to influence stakeholders at all levels, from front-line employees to executives. Your ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability makes you a key player in driving Sikorsky's mission forward.

WHY JOIN US

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to make a significant impact on our organization’s success. As a Continuous Improvement Lead, you will not only enhance productivity and quality within Sikorsky but also be part of a dedicated team that values constant growth and learning. Join us in our mission to build the best helicopters in the world and contribute to a legacy of innovation and excellence.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 4 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
2. Considered an emerging authority.
3. Familiar with lean Six Sigma/Agile Principles, workflow time studies, and project management.
4. Familiar with databases, data mining, and data analytics.
5. Experience in programming, familiar with Python, Java, R, etc.
6. Experience in visualization and analytics tools, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, etc.
7. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills:

1. Familiar with continuous improvement tools: SAP, Solumina, JIRA, Confluence.
2. Familiar with SharePoint development.
3. Strong Organization skills including attention to details.
4. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address and resolve issues.
5. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate.

Clearance Level: None

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional