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 Sr. Specialist to join our Scranton, PA 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 Scranton offers great benefits including Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits.

This position is focused on Operation Excellence and includes the following responsibilities:  Reducing waste and non-valued added process steps, and reducing process variation through the application of statistical methods | 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

• Studies organizational processes and operations and develops quality and efficiency improvements.
• Evaluates internal processes and identifies opportunities for improvements and reduce non-value added processes.
• 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.
• Applies statistical and LSS methodologies to identify root cause and corrective/preventive actions.

Required Education:  Associate's Degree OR Equivalent Combination of Relavent Education & Experience

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: Computer, Software or Systems Engineering degree preferred

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

Years and Area of Experience (required for the role): 5-7 years experience Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, CI/OpEx, or other Operations roles.

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 with use of Microsoft Office at a High Level. Experience with Statistical methods and tools, such as DOE, pareto, histograms, process capability, regression analysis, and use of minitab. 

***Scranton Army Ammunition Plant is a government contracted facility, all potential employees must be able to pass Federal background requirments***

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