Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Kronos has a long history of avionics engineering working with some of the largest aircraft integrators in the world. We always provide our partners with 100% customers satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.

As a Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist , you will play a pivotal role in transforming the way we operate. This is more than a continuous improvement position: it is an opportunity to help build the factory of the future by leading strategic transformation initiatives, designing and deploying Lean Operating System capabilities, and driving sustainable performance improvements across our manufacturing and business operations.

As a key member of Global Operations Excellence team, the Senior Continuous Improvement (CI) Senior Specialist plays a strategic role in advancing Operational Excellence System and strengthening a culture of continuous improvement. Acting as a senior change agent and culture builder , you will lead high‐impact improvement initiatives across the organization, influence leaders at multiple levels, and ensure sustainable results.

You will play an active role to elevate the continuous improvement culture and people-driven change accelerator. A strategic thinker, a good communicator to sell new ideas and influence the positive benefits of continuous improvement and innovation; as well as a team player with good priority and stress management.

The role we are offering you:

 

Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Lead and deliver cross‐functional CI projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Apply recognized methodologies and tools including Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, A3, 8D, BPM, Design Thinking, and Kaizen events to deliver measurable improvements.
• Plan, facilitate, and lead Kaizen events to accelerate problem solving, process optimization, and team engagement.

Training & Facilitation

• Develop, maintain, and facilitate CI training and workshops aligned with high‐tech industry best practices.
• Design and deliver Kaizen event training , including preparation, facilitation techniques, and post‐event sustainment.
• Facilitate Kaizen events , problem‐solving workshops, root cause analyses, and process mapping sessions to empower teams to improve their own processes.

Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring

• Coach and mentor CI specialists, ambassadors, and business teams.
• Support leaders in adopting CI principles, tools, and behaviors.
• Act as a trusted Senior Specialist on operational excellence and transformation topics.

  Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor CI project progress, benefits, and KPIs.
• Prepare structured project updates and executive‐level reporting.

Cross‐Functional & Global Collaboration

• Collaborate with multiple sites and functions worldwide.
• Influence stakeholders to ensure alignment, engagement, and value delivery.

Agility & Prioritization

• Manage multiple priorities with flexibility and adaptability in a fast‐paced environment. 

Our ideal candidate has:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering (technical or business) or equivalent experience in continuous improvement in a similar role.
• At least 7+ years of professional experience in lean, continuous improvement, operational excellence and/or combined with management, industrial engineering and/or project management.
• Relevant experience in workshop facilitation Experience in "Six Sigma", "Lean", Problem Solving Methodology, business process management (BPM) projects and Transformation.
• Pragmatic approach in its efforts to achieve excellence, flexibility, adaptability, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work at different organizational levels and support management teams.
• Results oriented.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. Autonomy in execution and decision-making.
• Excellent skills in coaching and strong power of persuasion.
• Mastery of interpersonal skills: Open and transparent communication, influence, active listening, and collaboration
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required.
• Asset: Six Sigma Certification Green/Black Belt, PMP.

Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.

Company Description

Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.