Principal Specialist, Continuous Improvement (Onsite)

RTX • Bridgeport, WV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Specialist, Continuous Improvement plays a pivotal role in enhancing the organization’s performance. Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategy & Continuous Improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to lead and implement initiatives as part of our CORE Operating System (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence). Based at our West Virginia facility, the candidate will define and implement our continuous improvement vision while providing training, continuous improvement coaching and change management needs.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 3+ years prior relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in a similar role with a focus on continuous improvement in both manufacturing and business environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate a high level of curiosity to identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience managing projects, from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles & tools such as: 6S, VSM, and Kaizen.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• ACE Associate or Practitioner certification, or CORE Apprentice or Champion certification.
• Continuous improvement diploma or certification.
• Experienced in applying the Six Sigma toolset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize processes, establishing standard work protocols.
• Oversee the execution of continuous improvement initiatives within individual departments and the entire organization, managing all aspects from idea generation to project execution and change management.
• Partner with business unit and value stream owners to implement best practices and industry-leading process improvement tools, such as SIPOC, Impact/Maturity analysis, MFA, QCPC, 3P, VSM, and RCA.
• Coach and train key personnel to foster a continuous improvement culture, providing ongoing support and resources.
• Coordinate with the CORE central team to ensure alignment with the organization's operating system standards.
• Support the sustainability and growth of the central council by networking with other CORE leaders and sharing best practices.
• Act as an advocate for elevating the organization's operating system program to benchmark levels through innovation, culture transformation, training, and effective communication.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level