Continuous Improvement Black Belt
Date: Jun 22, 2022
Location: Savannah, GA, US
Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Continuous Improvement Black Belt in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
Engineering Processes & Support is looking for a leader to execute Continuous Improvement (CI) objectives and strategy within Engineering with extension to areas within Innovation, Engineering & Flight (IEF).
In addition to the essential and additional functions of the position, the Continuous Improvement facilitator will be responsible/accountable for:
- Leading the CI Subcommittee within Engineering.
- Identifying and leading complex CI projects.
- Developing/facilitating lean/CI training events.
- Representing Gulfstream on the General Dynamics CI Working Group.
- Providing coordination/facilitation of company business goals within the IEF structure.
The successful candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Project, SharePoint collaboration software, and process mapping tools such as Microsoft Visio. Experience with Minitab is highly recommended.
Education and Experience Requirements
Job Description
- Utilize performance management, problem solving and Lean/Six Sigma tools as well as training, mentoring and influencing skills to achieve specific organizational change and financial objectives.
- Provide direction and facilitation of company business goals within deployment area.
- Drive results oriented continuous improvement initiatives using the proven methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma.
- Key resource to functional departments to identify, plan and implement Lean Six Sigma projects and value stream map processes.
- Actively lead multi-functional teams in continuous improvement efforts to reduce variation, defects and improve customer satisfaction.
- Conduct voice of customer exercises and define value.
- Work with functional departments, finance and other members of the organization in assessing, tracking and reporting the financial benefit of the Lean Six Sigma initiative. .
- Develop necessary training material, instruct training sessions and mentor/facilitate projects/events at all levels. .
- Provide management with project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on selected projects via the Six Sigma project tracking system.
- Develop and maintain strong, positive business relationships with internal and external clients. .
- Identify and remove barriers that slow or prevent the success of continuous improvement. .
- Promote communication enterprise-wide and share Best Practices. .
- Some travel may be required. .
- Ability to influence and lead in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
- Ability to interact with multiple layers of the organization, successfully initiate change and influence all organization levels.
- Strong interpersonal and change management skills.
- Motivated individual with strong leadership skills and performance driven.
- Strong project management skills with working knowledge of the principles of analytical problem solving techniques.
- Proven track record of achievement, solid functional expertise skills and a reputation as a leader of change.
- Proven track record of success applying continuous improvement methodologies within operational and transactional environments.
- Demonstrated experience of balancing multiple tasks and priorities.
- Skilled at conducting / facilitating project work sessions with team leaders and working teams.
- Proficient with key personal computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Minitab).
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 186973
Category: Quality Assurance
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 07/31/2022
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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