Gulfstream
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Gulfstream, Savannah, Georgia, United States, 31441
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Unique Skills:
[[cusuniqSkills]]
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 3 years experience in a lean environmnet participating and leading projects and kaizen events.
Position Purpose:
Under minimal supervision, the Continuous Improvement Specialist will provide support to continuous improvement programs/projects/events utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, facilitation, reporting, and project management toolsets.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
Assist management in planning and coordination of activities related to Lean implementation to all levels of employees.
Collaborate with management and other personnel in the preparation and distribution of a variety of communications for the LSS program. .
Provide management with status updates through feedback and appropriate reporting on selected projects, Your Ideas at Work (YIAW), and Kaizen activities. .
Collaborate with management and other personnel in development and delivery of education and training on LSS methodologies across all departments.
Facilitate Value Proposition activities for project and action definition. .
Facilitate 3 to 5 day Kaizen preplanning, event, and follow-up activities. .
Provide input to managers in appraising employee engagement and empowerment.
Assist in the development of metrics to evaluate Lean effectiveness.
Provide project support for designated site Lean Specialists/ME/IE, in the area of documentation, the Lean toolset and facilitation. .
May lead Lean Specialist projects and also mentor Lean Specialists in project facilitation.
Additional Functions:
Schedule and track LSS training for employees at the site. .
Maintain database and master files for reporting and historical records. .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
Prior training in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, Value Stream Maps, Visual Management, etc.).
Must be proficient in operation of standard office equipment and possess a high level of proven computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of iGrafx and Visio desirable.
Strong organizational skills with an ability to perform multiple tasks, details and priorities with ease, including presentations, report preparation, and developing and maintaining department files.
Good project management skills with working knowledge of the principles of analytical problem solving techniques.
Understanding and working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Concepts: 5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, VSM, One Piece Flow, etc.
Must work well in team environment, with sound negotiation and problem solving skills and be able to combine initiative with professional discipline to accomplish assigned tasks.
Good verbal and written communication skills required. to support frequent interaction with departmental personnel, all levels and across departments to exchange and verify information. Must have good presentation skills.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: [[id]]
Category: [[customString3]]
Percentage of Travel: [[custravRequired]]
Shift: [[cusShift]]
Employment Type: [[filter2]]
Posting End Date: [[custextPostEndDate]]
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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Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft
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Unique Skills:
[[cusuniqSkills]]
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 3 years experience in a lean environmnet participating and leading projects and kaizen events.
Position Purpose:
Under minimal supervision, the Continuous Improvement Specialist will provide support to continuous improvement programs/projects/events utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, facilitation, reporting, and project management toolsets.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
Assist management in planning and coordination of activities related to Lean implementation to all levels of employees.
Collaborate with management and other personnel in the preparation and distribution of a variety of communications for the LSS program. .
Provide management with status updates through feedback and appropriate reporting on selected projects, Your Ideas at Work (YIAW), and Kaizen activities. .
Collaborate with management and other personnel in development and delivery of education and training on LSS methodologies across all departments.
Facilitate Value Proposition activities for project and action definition. .
Facilitate 3 to 5 day Kaizen preplanning, event, and follow-up activities. .
Provide input to managers in appraising employee engagement and empowerment.
Assist in the development of metrics to evaluate Lean effectiveness.
Provide project support for designated site Lean Specialists/ME/IE, in the area of documentation, the Lean toolset and facilitation. .
May lead Lean Specialist projects and also mentor Lean Specialists in project facilitation.
Additional Functions:
Schedule and track LSS training for employees at the site. .
Maintain database and master files for reporting and historical records. .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
Prior training in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, Value Stream Maps, Visual Management, etc.).
Must be proficient in operation of standard office equipment and possess a high level of proven computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of iGrafx and Visio desirable.
Strong organizational skills with an ability to perform multiple tasks, details and priorities with ease, including presentations, report preparation, and developing and maintaining department files.
Good project management skills with working knowledge of the principles of analytical problem solving techniques.
Understanding and working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Concepts: 5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, VSM, One Piece Flow, etc.
Must work well in team environment, with sound negotiation and problem solving skills and be able to combine initiative with professional discipline to accomplish assigned tasks.
Good verbal and written communication skills required. to support frequent interaction with departmental personnel, all levels and across departments to exchange and verify information. Must have good presentation skills.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: [[id]]
Category: [[customString3]]
Percentage of Travel: [[custravRequired]]
Shift: [[cusShift]]
Employment Type: [[filter2]]
Posting End Date: [[custextPostEndDate]]
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
Legal Information (http://www.gulfstream.com/legal_notice.htm) | Site Utilities (http://www.gulfstream.com/utilities/) | Contacts (http://www.gulfstream.com/contacts/) | Sitemap (http://www.gulfstream.com/sitemap.htm) Copyright © 2024 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company (http://www.generaldynamics.com/) .
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft
#LI-JP1