Continuous Improvement Director Multi-Site Operations

Continuous Improvement Director

Arconic is currently in search of a Continuous Improvement Director to join our Kawneer Business. This role could be based in Cranberry (Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania; Springdale, Arkansas; or Norcross (Atlanta), Georgia.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Reporting into the VP Operations, the Continuous Improvement (CI) Director will serve as the go-to expert for driving operational excellence across multiple manufacturing facilities within Kawneer, which will require approximately 50% travel in North America (primarily U.S.).

As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence by systematically identifying inefficiencies and implementing process driven solutions that enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness. As a strategic leader across multiple sites, you will foster a culture of innovation and accountability, ensure that best practices are standardized and sustained. Utilizing your expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and change management you will also empower teams to solve problems proactively, continuously evolve processes, and be a catalyst for long-term growth and competitive advantage in manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will :

• Lead the design and execution of CI strategies aligned with corporate goals in productivity, safety, quality, and sustainability.
• Conduct operational assessments to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Responsible for developing, leading, and implementing CI initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, improve quality, and standardize best practices
• Facilitate Lean events (Kaizen workshops, value stream mapping, 5S, SMED, root cause analysis).
• Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable performance.
• Standardize CI tools, metrics, and practices across all facilities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs and scorecards to measure CI impact.
• Coach and mentor CI leaders and operations personnel at each site.
• Share best practices across sites to accelerate results and foster a knowledge-sharing culture.
• Support automation, layout improvements, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Travel regularly to manufacturing sites to guide and support local CI efforts.

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