Req ID: 50346
Team: O07 PROC ENT ASSMT
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $85,000.00 to $107,000.00
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
The RoleDefines, designs and implements continuous improvement programs to ensure programs are integrated vertically and horizontally across organization. Defines improvement projects aligned with business strategies. Analyzes improvement programs and potential results. Facilitates and coaches improvement teams. Establishes and maintains performance metrics to measure program success. Installs process excellence supports for program governance, project reviews, communications, training, certifications and rewards. May have six-sigma certification.
Must HaveBachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
- NNS Apprentice School graduate
- Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
- Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
- Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
- High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
- High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
Nice to HaveThe preferred candidate will have demonstrated abilities in the following areas:
Core Facilitation Skills
• Planning and preparing events
• Aligning team goals with organizational strategy
• Employing facilitation best practices
• Utilizing methodologies such as Process Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, and Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement Expertise
• Proficiency in Lean tools and DMAIC for structured problem-solving
• Experience with Kaizen events (blitzes) to identify and implement real-time improvements
Preferred Industry Experience
• Working with craftsmen and deckplate leadership teams
• Collaboration with value stream teams and leadership
Project Management & Communication
• Project management skills to coordinate timelines, resources, and deliverables for improvement initiatives
• Strong communication skills to foster alignment and secure leadership support
