Continuous Improvement Specialist

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Continuous Improvement Specialist to work in our Business Management department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls EROB facility with every other Friday off.

You will help lead rapid improvement activities in collaboration with departmental and cross-functional teams. Also you will provide continuous improvement guidance and support for complex and multi-organizational projects.

You will report to the Business Management Solution Center Lead Professional.

Responsibilities Include:

• Frequently interact with internal customers to understand and address their needs.
• Determine methods and approaches to best address the scope of activities.
• Identify and initiate improvement opportunities by analyzing current state processes and through end-user interactions.
• Demonstrate project management and facilitating multi-functional teams.
• Process improvement, and development of control plans.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure continuous improvements are integrated into the culture.
• Train leaders and associates on continuous improvement tools such as Lean, DMAIC, and PDSA.
• Analyze data through various systems and tools to define problems and measure the effectiveness of improvements.
• Manage deliverables, ensuring the progress of process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

EX1-Bachelor's Degree in a related Business field (Finance, Accounting).

Job Information:

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  The pay range for this position is: Level 1-Grade 410 ($45,300-$88,440 ). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

  
  
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  You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

  
  

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

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Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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