Continuous Improvement HSE Coordinator - Military veterans preferred

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Continuous Improvement HSE Manager, the Continuous Improvement HSE Coordinator is responsible for identifying and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives site-wide that result in measured improvements in processes, safety, quality, and elimination of waste and reduction of operational costs through utilization of lean principles. This position will drive a strong culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•Continuous Improvement
oIdentifies improvement and cost reduction opportunities, designs projects to capitalize on identified opportunities, leads cross-functional teams in the implementation of improvement projects, and builds systems to ensure improvements are sustained. Responsible for scheduling, training, and coaching cross-fuctional project teams.
oEstablishes metrics in all areas by which progress of lean activities can be measured.
oCollaborates with site management to drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
oConducts time studies for production processes.
oPromotes best practice sharing and drives participative innovation amongst employees and other CIHSE peers. Leads, assists, and sustains 5S standards site-wide.
oProvides training and coaching to all employees and teams on continuous improvement techniciques and tools so that they are better equiped to drive improvement efforts.
oCollaborates with site management on identification of internal White and Green Belt certification candidates. Mentors and coaches candidates throughout the entire certification process; ensures projects are planned correctly with adequate resources, budgets, and necessary metrics.
•Safety
oImplements policies and procedures deemed necessary to control hazards and ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
oFacilitates HSE trainings as required to ensure safety compliance and a safe work environment.
oPerforms risk analysis to ensure controls are implemented to eliminate or reduce hazards in the workplace.
oPerforms accident investigations and root-cause analysis to prevent reoccurrence.
oMonitors and tracks HSE metrics and data, and ensures reporting compliance with federal state, local, and corporate regulatory programs.
oPerforms routine audits to evaluate current policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
oActively supports safety and environmental management systems to achieve and sustain ISO 14001, as well as Safran Standards for safety maturity.
oProvides oversite of handling and shipping of waste, including technical data support for environmental reporting.
oConducts drills, such as fire drills, to ensure equipment is properly functioning and staff are aware of what to do in the event of an emergency.
•Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•Ability to work collaboratively and proactively, while balancing a variety of priorities and workload.
•Must possess solid project management skills to create buy-in and ensure deadlines are met.
•Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.
•Proven change management and conflict resolution skills to ensure effective implementation of projects.
•Enthusiastic and motivational team player with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
•Ability to be flexible and agile to accomplish project objectives.
•Must have a passion for driving change.
•Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
•Demonstrated knowledge and practice of continuous improvement and lean principles.
Required Education and Experience

•High School Diploma or equivalent required.
•One+ years of continuous improvement experience within a production facility.
•Successful involvement in an organizational culture shift.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day