Continuous Improvement CI Specialist

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to transform Service Center Operations using Lean principles and data-driven decisions. You will collaborate with the Customer Support Operations Business Transformation Team to implement process improvements, optimize mobility and service software, and drive smarter decision-making across aviation service processes.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and delivering tangible savings

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Program Management, Engineering, Finance or related field.
• 5 years' experience in A/C design, manufacturing or service and support.
• 3 years in program management with supervisory or complex program experience.

Responsabilidades

• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality and stakeholder goals.
• Review and manage project budgets, schedules and status reports.
• Develop schedules and monitor project progress; intervene when needed.

Conocimientos

Lean Six Sigma

Data visualization

Software implementation (aviation)

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Program Management, Engineering, Finance or related field

Herramientas

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Continuous Improvement CI Specialist in GAC Savannah

Do you love solving problems, optimizing processes, and using data to drive meaningful change?

Do you get energized by helping people work smarter, faster, and better? If so, you might be the next great addition to Gulfstream’s Customer Support Operations Business Transformation Team.

What You’ll Do

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you’ll play a key role in transforming how our Service Center Operations teams work. In this role, you will:

• Partner directly with Gulfstream’s Customer Support Operations Business Transformation Team to deliver impactful process improvements.
• Drive enhancements to mobility and service software used in our Service Centers.
• Use data, visualization tools, and Lean principles to identify opportunities and influence smarter decision‑making.
• Contribute to projects that directly support aircraft service excellence—and yes, a passion for aviation definitely makes the work even more fun!

What Makes You a Great Fit

We’re looking for someone who brings curiosity, creativity, and analytical strength to the table. The ideal candidate will have:

• Broad continuous improvement or Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Intermediate skills in data visualization (Power BI, for example).
• Experience with software implementation—especially in an aviation service environment (a big plus!).
• An enthusiasm for learning and a passion for improving how things get done.

If you’re excited by the idea of influencing change, improving processes, and being part of a team that supports world‑class aviation service, we’d love to talk with you.

Unique Skills:

Broad Continuous Improvement/Lean Six Sigma and Intermediate data visualization creation (Power BI, for example) knowledge/skills is preferred.

Experience with software implementation at aviation service company a plus.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Program Management, Engineering, Finance or related field required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 years experience in A/C design, mfg or service and support, to include 3 years program management consisting of any combination of supervisory experience, complex program management, and/or technical experience.

Position Purpose:

Create and provide integrated plans for input to new products in development. Manages cross functional project teams that coordinates product development. Responsibilities include guiding and leading the team in achieving the goals of the project including issue identification, resolution and contingency planning.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality and stakeholders goals and objectives.
2. Reviews, manages, proactively challenges, and controls status of projects operation of the programs and budgets .
3. Manages schedules and prepare status reports.
4. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with team members and line managers.
5. Acts as a liaison with alliance partners and thought leaders external to the company.
6. Interfaces with stakeholders to ensure requirements are met.
7. Analyzes program certification schedule and performance targets/guarantee progress.
8. Develops draft master schedules for new product development.
9. Monitors variance analysis to schedules and budgets for all projects to ensure desired savings/revenue are achieved.
10. Monitors quality, reliability and availability issues to ensure top drivers are identified and resolved.

Additional Functions:

1. Supports departments Intranet Web site and newsletters to maintain Technical and Program updates. .
2. Support supplier design and program reviews to insure program deliverables, schedules and budgets are met. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Requires a comprehensive knowledge of Aircraft Industry Production, Engineering, Quality, Completion, Material and Service Support Operations.
2. Requires a detailed understanding of Program/Project Management processes and procedures and an intimate understanding of in service A/C operations.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 237777

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/30/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft