Job PurposeAs a Continuous Improvement Manager at Bren-Tronics, part of EnerSys and a manufacture of advanced portable power solutions, you are responsible for driving operational excellence initiatives across the manufacturing plant. This role emphasizes hands-on process improvements in assembly, test, and electro-mechanical production areas to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and throughput while maintaining strict compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, and ITAR requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on production floor performance
- Identify and eliminate waste using Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Standard Work, SMED)
- Analyze manufacturing processes including battery assembly, testing, and packaging to improve cycle time and throughput
- Facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Drive improvements in yield, scrap reduction, and rework minimization
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to implement sustainable solutions
- Develop and maintain visual management systems and KPIs
- Lead Kaizen events and shop floor workshops
- Support MES/ERP data analysis for performance tracking
- Ensure compliance with defense and quality standards (AS9100, ISO9001, ITAR)
- Train operators and supervisors on continuous improvement methodologies
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical degree.
- 7+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in defense, aerospace, or battery manufacturing
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
- Hands-on Lean/Six Sigma experience
- Experience working directly on the production floor (Gemba mindset)
- Awareness of project need and capability to work in a project environment with deadlines.
General Job Requirements- This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
