Continous Improvement Lead

Position Overview:

The Continuous Improvement Lead is a strategic role responsible for driving a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. This role requires a strong background in process improvement methodologies, project management, change management, and stakeholder engagement. The Continuous Improvement Lead collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, develop and implement process enhancements, and foster a mindset of ongoing innovation.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's/PG degree in Business, Engineering or Operations Management

- 10 years of proven experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, or similar roles

- Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) is highly desirable

- Proficiency in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) and tools (Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, etc.)

- Strong project management skills, including the ability to create and execute improvement plans

- Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills

- Change management certification (e.g., Prosci) is a plus

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the development and execution of the organization's continuous improvement strategy, aligning it with business objectives.

- Collaborate with teams to identify processes, workflows, and systems that can be streamlined, optimized, or automated.

- Implement Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies to analyze processes, identify root causes of inefficiencies, and develop improvement solutions.

- Facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, and process mapping activities to engage stakeholders in problem-solving and idea generation.

- Develop and manage improvement projects, including defining scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and success criteria.

- Monitor and track project progress, using data and metrics to measure the impact of improvements and adjust strategies as needed.

- Create a structured approach for documenting and sharing best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from improvement initiatives.

- Collaborate with internal teams to integrate continuous improvement into their daily operations and projects.

- Coach and mentor team members on continuous improvement methodologies and tools.

- Implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new processes and behaviors.

- Communicate improvement initiatives to stakeholders at all levels, providing updates and insights on progress and outcomes.

- Work with senior leadership to prioritize improvement initiatives based on their potential impact on business goals.

- Analyze market trends, industry benchmarks, and emerging practices to identify opportunities for innovation.

- Collaborate with IT teams to identify and implement technology solutions that support process optimization.

Project Management Skills:

- Proficiency in creating project plans, defining objectives, and managing project execution to achieve measurable results.

Process Improvement Skills:

- In-depth knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.

- Experience in conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

Change Management Skills:

- Ability to develop change management plans and strategies that promote adoption of process improvements.

Stakeholder Management:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage stakeholders and build strong relationships.