TL;DR

Continuous Improvement Lead (SFA and Phase Out Processes): Identifying and leading initiatives to reduce %hirify_global%’s product development cycle time with an accent on defining and driving Operational Excellence in product development processes. Focus on lean principles, identifying waste, and continuously improving NPDI processes.

Location: Based onsite at %hirify_global%'s Columbus, OH or Westerville, OH location.

Company

%hirify_global% is an $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company.

What you will do

Identify, prioritize, develop, and implement lean product development process improvements.
Learn the NPDI process and be capable to mentor/train and execute the process.
Work closely with Business Unit Project Managers to define critical path steps.
Support functional team members to identify areas for improvement.
Implement necessary process improvements and actions.

Requirements

BS in Engineering or a closely related field, or equivalent required; Advanced degree preferred but not required.
Design for Six Sigma / Lean Six Sigma / Design Thinking experience preferred.
7+ years cumulative experience working in Operational Excellence and Continuous improvement in complex product development organizations.
Strong communication skills to communicate effortlessly with PMO Leads and global functional leaders.
Be a Self-Starter – be able to take high level instructions and convert them into comprehensive end to end action plans.
High proficiency in MS Office is required (including Excel Pivot Tables).

Nice to have

Experience utilizing Google AppSheet is strongly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

Embrace %hirify_global%’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
Core Principals: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
Strategic Priorities: Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, High-Performance Culture, Innovation, Financial Strength.
Behaviors: Own It, Act With Urgency, Foster a Customer-First Mindset, Think Big and Execute, Lead by Example, Drive Continuous Improvement, Learn and Seek Out Development.

Continuous Improvement Lead (Sfa And Phase Out Processes)