Manager, Continuous Improvement in San Diego, California at OTS
Salary: $84546 - $157014
OTS
San Diego, California, 92154, United States
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Job Description
Manager, Continuous Improvement
US-CA-San Diego
Job ID: 2026-36456
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing and Production
San Diego, CA
Company Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Impact of the Role
General Profile
Essential Functions
US-CA-San Diego
Job ID: 2026-36456
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing and Production
San Diego, CA
Company Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Impact of the Role
General Profile
- Supervises the daily activities of support staff or production team members. Does not typically perform the work supervised
- Must have any type of one direct report or more
- Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
- Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures; receives guidance and oversight from manager
- Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Essential Functions
- Collaborates with functional leadership to identify and select processes or projects for inclusion in the organization's continuous improvement initiative.
- Oversees the work of a team that evaluates existing processes and identifies opportunities for quality or efficiency improvement.
- Develops and monitors the implementation of process changes meant to result in cost or waste reduction, productivity improvement, customer satisfaction, and profitability increases.
- Tracks progress against established goals.
- Recommends changes that may impact floor layout, material flow, or machinery selection and use.
- Leads and directs the work of other employees and has some responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.
- Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
- Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
- Discipline/Major: Business, Engineering, Operations or related field preferred
- Additional certifications: Lean, Six Sigma, or related certification preferred
- Knowledge, skills & abilities: Leadership Skills. Problem management. Judgement. Detail oriented. Attentiveness. Project management skills.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
- Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
- Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Travel Requirements:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.
Pay Range (USD)
$102,700.00 - $138,900.00
Pay Transparency Statement
The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.
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Benefits
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.
PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave
Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.
If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email staffing@gd-ots.com or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.
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San Diego, California, 92154, United States
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