Manager, Continuous Improvement

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
103K-139K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense • Manufacturing
The Role
Manages continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating processes, identifying efficiency and quality opportunities, implementing cost and waste reductions, tracking goals, and leading process improvement staff. Collaborates with leadership on process selection, recommends changes to layouts, material flow, and machinery, and oversees personnel actions. Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in process improvement, with Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
Summary Generated by Built In
Company OverviewGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Job SummaryAnalyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing business processes and develops sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements | Researches best business practices within and outside the organization to establish benchmark data | Collects and analyzes process data to initiate, develop and recommend business practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, increased productivity and reduced cost | Determines how new information technologies can support reengineering business processes | May specialize in one or more of the following areas: benchmarking, business process analysis and reengineering, change management and measurement, and/or process-driven systems requirements Impact of the RoleGeneral Profile
  • Supervises the daily activities of support staff or production team members. Does not typically perform the work supervised
  • Must have any type of one direct report or more
  • Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
  • Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures; receives guidance and oversight from manager
  • Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Essential Functions
  • Collaborates with functional leadership to identify and select processes or projects for inclusion in the organization's continuous improvement initiative.
  • Oversees the work of a team that evaluates existing processes and identifies opportunities for quality or efficiency improvement.
  • Develops and monitors the implementation of process changes meant to result in cost or waste reduction, productivity improvement, customer satisfaction, and profitability increases.
  • Tracks progress against established goals.
  • Recommends changes that may impact floor layout, material flow, or machinery selection and use.
  • Leads and directs the work of other employees and has some responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.
    • Required Qualifications
      • Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
      • Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
      Preferred Qualifications
      • Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
      • Discipline/Major: Business, Engineering, Operations or related field preferred
      • Additional certifications: Lean, Six Sigma, or related certification preferred
      • Knowledge, skills & abilities: Leadership Skills. Problem management. Judgement. Detail oriented. Attentiveness. Project management skills.
      Physical Requirements
      • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
      • Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
      • Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
      Travel RequirementsUp to 25% travel likely. Pay Range (USD)$102,700.00 - $138,900.00 Pay Transparency StatementThe salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process. Additional CompensationHired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program. BenefitsHidden (29037) _____________________________The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree and 5-7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or related certification
  • Leadership skills, problem management, judgment, attention to detail, and project management skills
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The Company
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GDOTS) is a global aerospace and defense company that develops and manufactures weapons systems, munitions, ammunition, and related military equipment for the U.S. military and allied nations. Its portfolio supports ground, naval, and airborne operations and includes heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, warheads, precision components, lightweight vehicles, and aircraft Gatling guns across multiple defense platforms.

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