Performance Improvement Specialist jobs in Alamogordo, NM

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Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist (CIS) to join our team to support our government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Relocation assistance available for this position, if relocating more than 50 miles from current residence.

We are looking for a dedicated Continuous Improvement Specialist (CIS) who is passionate about driving positive change and making a significant impact on our organization. If you have the required qualifications and a strong record in process improvement, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team and contribute to our ongoing success through your expertise in continuous improvement methodologies.

What You'll Do

CIS are leaders who work to change the way people think about organizational norms, systems & processes in pursuit of continuous improvement. They use technical & interpersonal skills to solve complex problems. Using a variety of tools in partnering and continuous improvement, they drive change in the projects & programs as they facilitate and lead. They are master communicators in their roles as leaders, mentors, and trainers.

Leadership – Leads the teams by understanding interdependencies of cross-departmental ownership and involves stakeholders in the development of comprehensive solutions that address root cause issues impacting the organization (versus fixing a symptom).

Project Management – Manages, facilitates, and executes projects with a high amount of autonomy using logical and structured approach for problem solving and continuous improvement.

Communication & Stakeholder Interaction - Presents technical information to executive level stakeholders, technical & non-technical audiences, and internal & external customers. Communicates with employees at all levels of the company.

Enterprise Impact – Uses problem-solving techniques to become a model of operational excellence and project management for the Department of Energy (DOE). Defines strategies and provides insight on how to effectively prioritize and manage them. Develops tools, dashboards, and queries to monitor & improve performance.

Subject Matter Expertise (SME) - Acts as an SME for Partnering and Continuous Improvement programs, methodologies & tools, which may include but are not limited to: Project scoping & chartering, Metric development and data collection, Process and value stream mapping, Fishbone diagram, fault trees, event trees (causal analysis), Failure modes and effects analysis (risk analysis), XY matrix (cause & effect matrix), Process modeling and simulation, Lean tools (e.g., 5S, 8 waste, pull, flow), Inferential statistics (confidence intervals, sample size), and TQM.

Teaching – Provide coaching and training to sustain excellent performance.

Exempt Salary Grade (30-36)

Minimum Qualifications: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.

• Master's degree and four (4) years of professional experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of professional experience, or
• Associate’s degree with ten (10) years of professional experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with fourteen (14) years of professional experience is required.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading "Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control" (DMAIC) process improvement projects and/or multi-site/multi-organizational meetings.
• Basic data analysis acumen and understanding of how to develop algorithms using logic and condition statements. Must be able to learn and perform statistical data analysis and simulation modeling.
• Strong computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and have ability to learn/use relevant software programs.
• Strong people skills and is an excellent communicator, facilitator, team player, and change agent.
• Strategic, creative, and strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Project and program management skills with strong influential leadership skills and the ability to drive performance into all areas of responsibility.
• Ability to effectively interface with a diverse range of stakeholders, including laborers, craft, senior management, technical SMEs.
• Ability to work independently with personal motivation; is adaptable and committed to achieving objectives while dealing with obstacles.

Starting salary $78,719 per year *

*Base salary will be dependent upon candidate's background (i.e. education and experience)

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.