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 Northeastern 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 individual to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in NEPA (Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hanover) offers great benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K and many other benefits.

The Continuous Improvement Principal analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing business processes and develops sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements. 

• Research 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 processes 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:

• Associates Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or related field
• Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/ or Experience
• 5-7 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or related field
• Lean, Six Sigma or related certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Problem management
• Project management skills
• Strong computer skills including MS Office
• Strong written, digital and verbal communication skills in both an individual and team environment
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety
• Requires regular movement throughout the GD-OTS facility

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

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 of 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.