Sr Operational Excellence Specialist

Elbit America • Fort Worth, TX

2d

About The Position

Self-motivated Black Belt or Master Black Belt to identify, inspire, and implement Elbit America strategic initiatives around customers, employees, financials, and business processes. The successful candidate will coordinate across Elbit America departments to drive operational excellence and a culture for continual improvement. Responsibilities include: Initiative ownership, project identification and qualification. Reporting success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating Elbit America improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Project Management
• Certified in Lean Six Sigma as a Black Belt
• PMP/PMI Certification or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Tools, Excel; Power Point; Word
• Ability to garner buy-in and engagement from key stakeholders and business partners
• Change agent that can lead and effectuate in all operational situations and across all levels

Responsibilities

• Facilitate LEAN and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) projects following Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) with staff and key stakeholders as directed.
• Provide mentorship and training of targeted staff on Continuous Improvement Tools, Templates and Strategies.
• Mentorship of LSS Green-Belt candidates, including DMAIC project identification, tollgates, and through completion.
• Analysis of proposed projects and continuous improvements efforts to determine cost-benefit and return on investment as part of day-to-day activities.
• Support of large-scale LEAN / LSS transformational projects as needed across all Elbit America locations (up to 25% travel may be required).
• Prioritization work and daily activities to complete competing continuous improvement efforts on time, including the use and reporting of project scheduling timelines and current status.
• Facilitation and direct support of continuous improvement meetings and communication events required to support Elbit America improvement strategy and deployment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees