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 a Continous Improvement Specialist II to join our Marion, IL 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 Marion, IL offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

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

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree 
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• 2-4 years experience relevant to the positions functional area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management prefferred 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Problem Management, Judgement, Detail Oriented, Attentiveness, and Project Management Skills
• Strong knowledge and experience in Continuous Improvement (Lean methods)
  • VSM (Value Stream Map)
  • TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
  • Standard Work
  • SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies)
  • TPI (Transactional Process Improvement)
  • 5S
  • Kanban
  • Six Sigma / DMAIC
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Change Leadership
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Daily Management / Gemba
  • Continuous Flow
  • Toyota Production System (TPS)
  • A3 Problem Solving
• Experience leading groups of diverse people in Lean and/or Six Sigma events
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Curiosity
• Proactive
• Hands-on, not afraid of getting dirty to learn / grow
• Drive, Persistence, Resilience
• Adaptability
• Relationship builder
• Servant-style leader
• Welcomes challenges
• Problem Solving / Critical Thinking
• Data Analytics
• Minitab
• Emotional Intelligence / EQ
• Communications
• Influence and Persuasion
• Coaching Ability
• Willingness to go the extra mile

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools

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 employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.