Principal Continuous Improvement Specialist ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE BUSINESS:  Leslie Controls, Inc LOCATION:  Tampa, FL DIRECT REPORTING: Operational Excellence Manager POSITION DETAILS Position Summary The Principal Process Improvement Specialist position will support and facilitate the lean transformation journey. You will help cultivate and maintain a lean culture using various continuous improvement tools to achieve world class manufacturing performance. You will draw on your experience in lean manufacturing, improvement projects, and operations experience. Acts as a key advisor to leadership and developing company-wide process improvement strategies. Principal Activities * Lead and Drive lean manufacturing via continuous Kaizen & workshop activities * Balances hands-on work with a strategic focus, developing long term roadmaps for operational excellence and aligning continuous improvement with strategic goals. * Apply lean tools to eliminate waste, improve processes, and reduce product variation * Serve as an internal change agent to institutionalize Lean methodology to support the business strategy plan * Hold responsibility to complete and finish action items derived from Kaizens, workshops, and projects * Develop a Kaizen and projects funnel to keep momentum on positive change * Provide training and coaching in Lean production, process knowledge, and management tools * Lead and support problem-solving sessions using the appropriate tools for sustainable results * Track and monitor for sustainment and progress toward KPI performance etc. consolidating performance metrics, projects, and activities * Support operations in the creation and management of Standard Work Instructions * Develop metrics and dashboard measures designed to include the entire operations population in both understanding key performance indicators and necessary actions to improve KPIs * Utilize improvement tools including A-3's, Ishikawa diagrams, Visual Management Boards, Daily Management activities * Facilitate advanced improvement events including Value Stream Mapping of complex value streams * Enhancing the program to world class levels through innovation and benchmarking, driving business unit and site self-sufficiency * Other duties as assigned CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Experienced working in high autonomy, often defining the framework, setting standards, and making critical business decisions related to continuous improvement. * Demonstrated Analytical Thinking skills * Designing and facilitating Manufacturing improvement projects * Strong knowledge of Lean Methodologies and how to the apply them * Ability to compile data, analyze data, and formulate improvement initiatives * Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations * Strong team building skills and the ability to facilitate team-based initiatives * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, business process improvement knowledge * Ability to train others * Ability to develop and lead presentations regarding projects, initiatives, and events * Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite * Intermediate project management skills Education and/or Experience * Bachelor's Degree in any Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Science, Technology, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering) Note: Will consider 5 years' experience in lieu of degree * Minimum 10 years experience facilitating and managing Lean Manufacturing programs * Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified minimum experience Other * U.S. Citizen CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities