Evaluate and implement strategies that lead to measurable improvements
Support suppliers in problem solving, process improvement, and risk management that aligns with on-time delivery and quality expectations
Determine specific causes or challenges with a supplier’s ability to provide product at the rate NNS requires
Influence and contribute to supplier selection decisions
Facilitate discussions with NNS, Navy, and supplier leadership at all levels
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree and 8 year of relevant professional experience
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
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as manufacturing, engineering, production management, project management, supply chain management or related disciplines
Strong familiarity with manufacturing and operations and comfort in shop environments
Solid understanding of operations management best practices, continuous improvement, process mapping, and bottleneck identification
Demonstrated ability to lead change through influence and coaching
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Willing to travel 25%-50% of the time to support objectives
Experience with root cause investigation and corrective action implementation
Process and Continuous Improvement mindset
Inquisitive and curious on how things work and how products are made
Business acumen, knowledge, skills and experience
Project management experience
Machining and fabrication experience or exposure
Leadership, coaching and negotiation skills
Lean certification or equivalent experience
Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience
Understanding of doing business in DOD Contracts and DFARS
Benefits
medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
on-site health centers
tele-medicine
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
savings plan options (401K)
financial education and planning tools
life insurance
tuition reimbursement
employee discounts
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships,