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Job Description
Senior Continuous Improvement Coordinator Lockheed Martin Corporation - 4.0 Stratford, CT Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flextime Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Data mining Six Sigma methodology implementation Databases Data analytics technologies Stakeholder management
Full Job Description JOB ID:
731064BR Date posted: Jun. 18, 2026
Description:
WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Sikorsky, we're reinvigorating our focus on continuous improvement within Operations. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to seek ways to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality in everything we do. The Sikorsky Avionics Product Center plays a vital role, focusing on the manufacture, procurement, and assembly of helicopter wire harness, electrical panels and electrical components. We are looking for a passionate and transformative Continuous Improvement Lead to help drive our mission forward.
THE WORK
As a OneLM/CI project lead, you will be instrumental in identifying and implementing initiatives that propel our productivity and quality to new heights. Supporting the Avionics department at the Stratford location, you'll work with manufacturing operations, quality, engineering and other support functions to collaboratively identify opportunities, develop new technology insertions and deliver on critical needs for the manufacturing floor.
Your role will involve:
Develop and Maintain visual management system: Working closely with the manufacturing team, identify new opportunities to improve and enhance visual factory on the floor Digital/Technology insertion: lead digital transformative projects that reshape the production process and improves the floor efficiencies. Leading OneLM initiatives and implantation with the product center
Identifying Cost Improvements:
Work with teams to recognize and prioritize cost-saving opportunities. Delivering '
CI Framework' Project Outcomes:
Lead the successful execution of our CI framework, ensuring project results align with business objectives.
Executing CI Events:
Facilitate events
WHO WE ARE
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is a leader in innovative and advanced helicopter design, manufacturing, and service. We build helicopters that are not only exceptional in performance but also meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and mission capability. Our team is united by a shared commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and ensuring the success of our operations globally.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a self-motivated, driven professional looking to apply and expand your experience in managing continuous improvement and business transformation projects. You can apply Lean Six Sigma and/or Agile principles allowing you to analyze processes critically and effectively. You have a strong desire to develop and integrate the latest technologies into the manufacturing processes, design reporting systems to enhance production situational awareness and thrive on solving the difficult problems in a fast paced, demanding production environment. Your communication, collaboration and leadership skills enable you to influence stakeholders at all levels, from front-line employees to executives. Your ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability makes you a key player in driving Sikorsky's mission forward.
WHY JOIN US
This is more than a job - it's a chance to make a significant impact on our organization's success. As a Continuous Improvement Lead, you will not only enhance productivity and quality within Sikorsky but also be part of a dedicated team that values constant growth and learning. Join us in our mission to build the best helicopters in the world and contribute to a legacy of innovation and excellence.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3+ years of professional experience. Familiar with Lean-Six Sigma Principles and/or holds a Lean‑Six Sigma Green Belt Familiar with databases, data mining, and data analytics
Desired Skills:
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills coupled with being a team player Strong foundation in lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience facilitating kaizen events and improvement workshops. Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Familiar with SAP, Solumina, JIRA, & Tableau Dashboards Ability to influence without authority and drive change across all levels. Comfort working with data and translating insights into action. Strong communication and presentation skills.
Clearance Level:
None Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to
Work Remotely:
Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this
Position:
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional Business Unit:
RMS Relocation Available:
No Career Area:
Manufacturing Type:
Full-Time Shift:
First At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology:
From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture:
Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another's perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth:
Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:
Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond. Empowered to
Be Your Best:
Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet. Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer: Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
