Sr Mgr Operational Excellence

Company: Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a global aerospace and defense company. We are a committed to providing the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching products that provide a cutting-edge advantage to our war fighters. A General Dynamics Company. Sr Mgr Operational Excellence in San Diego, California - Careers at San Diego, CA Skip to Main Content Please Enable Cookies to Continue Please enable cookies in your browser to experience all the personalized features of this site, including the ability to apply for a job. Welcome page Welcome page Returning Candidates and Employees: Log in! Sr Mgr Operational Excellence Job Locations US-CA-San Diego Requisition ID 2021-12363 Position Type Full Time Category Manufacturing and Production Overview This position will have responsibility for process optimization and continuous improvement through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing on the shop floor. The position will catalogue and manage a database of improvement projects. This includes supporting the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing processes and monitoring progress of process improvement, resource identification and allocation. This position reports to the Director, Operations and is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the company's continuous improvement systems . Major Position Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: I nclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates and promotes CI activity within Operations, Engineering, and Quality
• Supports plant production of existing product lines with a focus on eliminating defects and waste while identifying and implementing best Lean practices focused on improving processes
• Sets Goals driven from KPIs for executing Lean manufacturing business benefits (quality, cost reduction, efficiency improvements, manufacturing value enhancement, data integrity, Value Stream Mapping) that ensures transparency of delivered benefits to the facility.
• Use of Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System and project management tools and practices, as well as Lean capabilities to prioritize activities, drive a structured business improvement program and ensure that the team members put in practice a project management way of thinking and it becomes embedded in the culture (PDCA, DMAIC, responsibilities and accountabilities, project review discipline, Problem Solving Discipline).
• Coordinates the enhancement and enforcement of standard operating processes for all operations within the business
• Consolidates Continuous Improvement processes and ideas where possible and streamlines them towards one joint goal
• Develop and implement a strategy for fostering and improving the lean and project management capabilities and behaviors of employees, Managers and Supervisors. This includes coaching, training and driving the tools and capabilities in place to get plant-wide results for management of projects and initiatives.
• Provides multiple levels of training for all department team members: lean training, quality training, team building, cross training, etc., assisting each team member in growing individually in preparation for further advancement
• Interacts with the Plant Leadership Team in developing strategic vision and action plans, ensuring the quality management system is implemented, functioning effectively and continuously improved through coordination with Operations
• Assists Operations in the training of operators on new procedures, oversee all projects campus wide, assuring that they are meeting objectives and projected savings
• Facilitates individuals or teams through a formal problem solving methodology and develops a prioritizing system for problem solving initiatives
• Facilitates interpretations of the budget and impacts of the counter-measures and verify savings accomplished and align them with target costing and divisional initiatives Job Dimensions (Budget, Staff, Work Environment, etc.): Responsibility for process optimization and improvements, participating in the acquiring and installation of new technologies and implementing cellular manufacturing technology (Flow Manufacturing) and or managing a vast database of improvement projects. This includes supporting the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing processes and monitoring progress of process improvement, resource identification and allocation. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talk, stand, walk and lift - up to 10 pounds. Seldom required to bend, stoop, climb stairs, climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, balance, and reach overhead, pull, push or lift - up to 50 pounds. Basic Qualifications Major Competencies/Skills:
  • Communicate Transparently
  • Lead the Team
  • Impact and Influence
  • Deliver Results
  • Coach and Develop
  • Lean Manufacturing / Toyota Production System Education and/or Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or related field with 6-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent
    • 3-5 years of Supervisory/Leadership experience
    • Knowledge of advanced quality tools like FMEA, DOE, QFD, 6-sigma
    • Basic knowledge of COQ (cost of quality) and how it relates to problem solving
    • Understanding of quality management systems ISO9000/AS9100-RevD
    • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required
    • 5% Travel Required Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Loading... If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email staffing@gd-ots.com or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Application FAQs Software Powered by iCIMS
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