Continuous Imprvmt Black Belt
About The Position
The Continuous Improvement Black Belt is a key resource in Gulfstream’s Lean Six Sigma initiative and continuous improvement strategy. The role provides direction for implementing continuous improvement initiatives within a business group, including developing and facilitating strategic planning and deployment. It uses performance management, problem-solving, Lean and Six Sigma tools, and training, mentoring, and influencing skills to achieve organizational change and financial objectives. The position works with functional departments and multifunctional teams to identify, plan, and implement projects, improve processes, reduce variation and defects, and increase customer satisfaction. Some travel may be required, up to 25%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; Lean Specialist/Practitioner or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
- Five years of related professional work experience.
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.
- Ability to influence and lead in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and interact with multiple organizational levels to initiate change.
- Strong interpersonal and change management skills.
- Motivated, performance-driven individual with strong leadership skills.
- Strong project management skills and working knowledge of analytical problem-solving principles and techniques.
- Proven record of achievement, functional expertise, and leadership in change.
- Proven success applying continuous improvement methodologies in operational and transactional environments.
- Demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities.
- Skill in conducting and facilitating project work sessions with team leaders and working teams.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Minitab.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience working in continuous improvement within an aerospace manufacturing environment desired.
Responsibilities
- Use performance management, problem-solving, Lean/Six Sigma tools, training, mentoring, and influencing skills to achieve organizational change and financial objectives.
- Provide direction and facilitation of company business goals within the deployment area.
- Drive results-oriented continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Support functional departments in identifying, planning, and implementing Lean Six Sigma projects and value stream mapping processes.
- Lead multifunctional teams in continuous improvement efforts to reduce variation and defects and improve customer satisfaction.
- Conduct voice-of-customer exercises and define value.
- Work with functional departments, Finance, and other organizational members to assess, track, and report financial benefits of the Lean Six Sigma initiative.
- Develop training materials, conduct training sessions, and mentor or facilitate projects and events at all levels.
- Provide management with project status updates, feedback, and reports on selected projects through the Six Sigma project tracking system.
- Develop and maintain positive business relationships with internal and external clients.
- Identify and remove barriers to the success of continuous improvement.
- Promote enterprise-wide communication and share best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
