Lean Champion

Moeller Aerospace

  • Michigan
  • 20 days ago

    Highlights

    Job Title: Lean Champion Department: Lean/Continuous Improvement Supervisor: Director, Plant Operations FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt Prepared Date: 9/29/2026 Ready to lead change, eliminate waste, and make a real impact? . Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred A “no job too small” attitude with a genuine passion for being physically present on the production floor Strong leadership and communication skills.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMichigan
    Websitehttps://www.moeller-aerospace.com/contact-us/careers

    Description

    Job Title: Lean Champion
    Department: Lean/Continuous Improvement
    Supervisor: Director, Plant Operations
    FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
    Prepared Date: 9/29/2026
     
    Ready to lead change, eliminate waste, and make a real impact?
    Moeller Aerospace is looking for a passionate Lean Champion to drive continuous improvement across our aerospace manufacturing operations. If you're energized by solving problems, coaching teams, and transforming processes, this is your opportunity to help build a world-class manufacturing culture.
     
    What You'll Do
    • Lead Lean initiatives including Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and SMED.
    • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
    • Coach and develop employees at all levels on Lean principles and structured problem-solving.
    • Analyze production data, remove bottlenecks, and implement sustainable improvements.
    • Track key performance metrics and help shape the site's continuous improvement roadmap.
    What We're Looking For
    Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), preferably in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or related field
    3+ years of manufacturing experience; aerospace experience is a plus
    Strong Lean and continuous improvement expertise
    Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
    A “no job too small” attitude with a genuine passion for being physically present on the production floor
    Strong leadership and communication skills
    Excellent leadership, communication, and change-management skills
    Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical work (such as floor taping and moving equipment) throughout the day
     
    Why Choose Moeller Aerospace?
    Our benefits start immediately! We offer a generous benefits package from day one, along with competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a visible impact on critical aerospace programs.
     
    ️ Join a team where your ideas matter, your improvements are celebrated, and your work helps keep the aerospace industry moving forward.
    Moeller Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
     
    Due to U.S. Government regulations pertaining to the nature of this work, all candidates must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen or possess a valid Green Card) and we will require proof of status prior to employment.
     
    We are a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: Cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, and opioids as policy dictates.
     
    Apply today and become the driving force behind operational excellence at Moeller Aerospace in beautiful Harbor Springs, Michigan!

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