Continuous Imp Principal - Wilkes-Barre, United States - General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

Description

Overview:

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Continuous Improvement Principal to join our Wilkes Barre, NEPA Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Wilkes Barre offers great benefits including Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits.

Major Position Responsibilities:

Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing business processes and develops sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements

Researches best business practices within and outside the organization to establish benchmark data

Collects and analyzes process data to initiate, develop and recommend business practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, increased productivity and reduced cost

Determines how new information technologies can support reengineering business processes

• Studies organizational processes and operations and develops quality and efficiency improvements.
• Evaluates internal processes and identifies opportunities for improvements.
• Gathers data for key performance indicators for functions being reviewed, evaluates current state, and proposes future state goals and objectives.
• Measures results of implemented improvement strategies and modifies continuous improvement programs in response.
• Assists in the development and delivery of continuous improvement related training programs.

Basic Qualifications:

Required Education: Associate's Degree
OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/ or Experience

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: Business, Engineering, Operations or related field preferred

Additional Certifications: Lean, Six Sigma, or related certification preferred.

Years and Area of Experience (required for the role): 5-7 years experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to work as part of a team. Problem management. Judgement. Detail oriented. Attentiveness. Project management skills.

Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Benefits:
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.