Process Improvement Manager

Req ID:513293

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Process Improvement Manager in Baltimore, MD, US we're looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your process improvement and quality assurance expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.
You'll drive impactful changes by enabling maintenance teams to identify business improvement opportunities and fostering a culture of Lean Thinking. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, production, supply chain, and project management), lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives and workshops, and standardize and refine processes to enhance operational performance-and much more."

We'll look to you for:

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  Developing, facilitating, and leading Kaizen events to drive process and quality improvements. ,

  
  
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  Teaching Lean and Quality methodologies to executives, managers, supervisors, and unionized shop staff. ,

  
  
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  Auditing the quality systems of the project to ensure compliance. ,

  
  
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  Investigating repeat high-profile rail equipment failures alongside the Reliability Engineer team, focusing on root cause analysis, trends, design, maintenance practices, materials, and training. ,

  
  
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  Making fact-based recommendations to improve safety, quality, and fleet reliability. ,

  
  
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  Collaborating with the site management team to create and implement a business improvement plan with standardized processes to enhance maintenance operations and product quality. ,

  
  
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  Driving productivity and efficiency improvements in maintenance and business processes by implementing and managing tools and processes to monitor and enhance performance. ,

  
  
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  Supporting the maintenance teams in eliminating process waste through dynamic problem-solving techniques. ,

  
  
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  Leading Lean Six Sigma initiatives, conducting workshops, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. ,

  
  
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  Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, production, supply chain, and project managers to implement impactful changes."

  
  

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

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  Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Continuous Improvement, or related field. ,

  
  
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  Experience or understanding of process performance improvement, fleet management, or maintenance techniques. ,

  
  
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  Knowledge of Lean methodologies, including Kaizen and Six Sigma principles. ,

  
  
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  Familiarity with business improvement tools such as Power BI and Excel for data analysis. ,

  
  
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  A certification or communication skill: LEAN certifications (Yellow Belt required; Green or Black Belt preferred). ,

  
  
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  Ability to lead workshops and foster a culture of continuous improvement. ,

  
  
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  Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to work with engineering, production, supply chain, and project teams. ,

  
  
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  Analytical skills to conduct root cause analysis and identify process bottlenecks. ,

  
  
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  Adaptability to standardize and refine industrial, engineering, or administrative processes. ,

  
  
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  Resilience and leadership to drive operational impact through continuous improvement projects.

  
  

Things you'll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:

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  Progress towards becoming a leader in driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and achieving measurable results ,

  
  
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  Work with cutting-edge Lean methodologies, quality assurance frameworks, and innovative process improvement tools ,

  
  
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  Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

  
  
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  Contribute to innovative projects,

  
  
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  Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

  
  
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  Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

  
  

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Alstom is a global company where our people vision and values embrace Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). Wherever we operate and across all our businesses, we want to create an inclusive culture in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute with their knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives, we also generate value for Alstom and its stakeholders.

Employment at Alstom is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Alstom does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is Alstom's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, includes the full and complete support of the Company. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.