Operational Excellence Leader
Hitchiner ManufacturingNew Hampshire, United States
Posted October 23, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc., founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire, specializes in high-volume, complex thin‑wall investment castings and fully finished casting‑based subassemblies for automotive, aerospace, and other industrial markets. The company excels in rapid, just‑in‑time production, delivering reduced lead times and consistent quality across hundreds of alloy options. Hitchiner differentiates itself by integrating advanced CAD/CAM design tools, robotics, and numerically controlled machining throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring precise dimensional compliance and manufacturing efficiency. With 2,000 employees worldwide and annual sales exceeding $200 million, Hitchiner remains a leading provider of investment foundry solutions in the U.S. industry.
Job Description
We are seeking an Operational Excellence Leader to lead the continuous improvement effort in the Investment Casting business. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field and at least 3 years of experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field
- Minimum of 3 years' experience utilizing strong analytical skills
- At least 3 years' experience using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
- Experience in successful deployment of Lean and Six Sigma
- Good interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Significant computer related skills (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, etc.)
Benefits
- Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Basic and Accidental Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401K with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
- Company Profit Sharing Plan
- 3 weeks' Vacation to start; 4 weeks' Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks' Vacation at 10 years seniority
