Lead Specialist - Cost Leader

Job Description SummaryResponsible for tracking the Cost per Shop Visit at Celma and driving actions to reduce the Engine Overhaul Cost & increase contract Margin for CSA & T&M engines. This role will partner with multiple operational, engineering and commercial teams to manage and drive cost reduction.Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understand the Engine Costs that are being incurred in the shop

• Closely monitor repair yield, engine escalation, used material consumption and labor productivity

• Lead the review of the Engine Cost with multiple partnering teams

• Work on actions to mitigate the cost of the engine while it is being overhauled

• Use historical and systemic data to look for cost reduction opportunities

• Lead Kaizen events on $/SV cost out

• Share best practices, implemented projects and opportunities across multiple sites

• Drive project implementation and completion in the shop to the committed timeline. Standardize measurement processes and ensure change management is systematic and cost is sustainable and controlled.

• Identify, manage and audit results of implemented projects

• Support labor productivity measurement

• Enhance the Cost Culture at the Gemba

• Support the use of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and methodology on the Cost Team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and related field from an accredited university

• High experience in MRO

• Fluency in English

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• High level of ownership and accountability

Desired Characteristics

• Strong leadership skills

• Proven analytical and organizational ability

• Ability to influence others and lead small teams

• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

• Effectively collaborate with different functions in locations around the world

• Familiarity with FLIGHT DECK and lean manufacturing concepts

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