Continuous Improvement Sr. Principal

Responsibilities for this Position

Continuous Improvement Sr. Principal US-WA-Bothell Job ID: 2024-31698
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing and Production
Bothell, WA Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an onsite Continuous Improvement Sr. Principal to join our Bothell, WA 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 offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

Summary:

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. May specialize in one or more of the following areas: benchmarking, business process analysis and reengineering, change management and measurement, and/or process-driven systems requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• OR equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• 7-8 years experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or related field
• Experience in a DoD environment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Lean, Six Sigma, or related certification(s)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Strong written, digital and verbal communication skills in both an individual and team environment
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to reprioritize on the fly
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety
• Operates under minimal direction and exercises moderate to independent judgment
• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures and business plan

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
• Responsible for working collaboratively across different departments to manage projects/programs from initiation through completion
• Willingness and ability to travel 25% of time
• Professional demeanor and presentation skills for frequent customer meetings, presentations, and site visits

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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