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Job Title:

Process Improvement Leader:

Reporting To:

Manager, QA Engrg.

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog Actuation & Avionics Business Unit (Space and Defense Group) is hiring a Process Improvement Leader in our Defense Group. You will report to the Quality Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY.

To be considered for the Process Improvement Leader, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience or Associate's Degree with 7 years of related experience.

Experience solving problems with divisions and operating groups and other departments.

Project experience with lean and process variation reduction principles.

Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.

As a Process Improvement Leader, you will:

Plan, organize, and follow-up on projects, tasks acting as a facilitative leader as situations dictate.

Strike a balance between leading, active participation and coaching to develop the solutions and implement them.

Guide a team through a process that includes rapid cycles of education, application of that education, implementation of change, and evaluation of results.

Develop processes that ensure the implementation of lean, team and process variation education principles.

Apply problem solving processes through A3 thinking, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, and DMAIC approach

Encourage, motivate and foster an environment for continuous improvement.

Support the selection, mentoring and development of the next wave of leaders through Lean teachings and coaching

Develop yourself to fill the many roles of being a great facilitator; Partner, Planner, Enabler, Motivator, Taskmaster, and Guide

Implement, govern, and advocate the Moog Lean Management System principles/concepts across the organization

Coach, remove barriers, work with other departments and conduct organized, meetings.

How we care for you:

Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages

Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.

Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $75,000.00–$110,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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