Sr Operational Excellence/Black Belt Specialist - REF2823U - Military veterans preferred

Full-time


Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com.

Elbit Systems of America Warfighters, Night Vision

Elbit Systems of America Night Vision is a world leader in night vision technology, with more than two million Generation 3 image intensifier tubes produced and providing integrated solutions that meet customers' evolving challenges. During its 60-year production legacy, the company has secured more than 90-night vision related patents and supplies nearly 100 allied countries with their products. The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.

Self-motivated Black Belt or Master Black Belt to identify, inspire, and implement NV strategic initiatives around customers, employees, financials, and business processes.  The successful candidate will coordinate across NV departments and 3rd party entities as necessary to drive operational excellence and a culture for continual improvement.   Responsibilities include: Initiative ownership, project identification and qualification. Individual will be responsible for leading major enterprise level lean and six sigma projects, mentoring blackbelt candidates, and training green belts.  Reporting success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating NV improvements.

• Bachelor of Science degree or Engineering Degree and minimum 5 years experience in leading lean/six sigma projects
• 5 years Certified in Lean Six Sigma as a Black Belt
• Strong background in statistics
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplined project teams

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• PMP/PMI Certification or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power Point; Word

Benefits Highlights

• Warfighters Roanoke location offers a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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