Job description
Continuous Improvement Specialist in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
Hands on aircraft build experience required.
Education and Experience Requirements
Job Description
- 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.
- Schedule and track LSS training for employees at the site. .
- Maintain database and master files for reporting and historical records. .
- 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: 211071
Category: Quality Assurance
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 03/22/2023
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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