Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

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Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt Certification. Established project management skills. Process mapping expertise. Strong presentation skills.

Job Summary : Develops and implements continuous improvement with the primary objective of reducing costs and increasing efficiencies. Establishes continuous improvement programs, metrics, and standards utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities :

• Collaborates with all functional leaders to identify process improvement areas and leads multi-functional teams to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Recommends process design changes and identifies opportunities to improve existing procedures and related tools to meet the requirements of an evolving workflow process.
• Identifies money saving process improvement opportunities throughout the organization.
• Communicates the strategy and results effectively throughout the organization while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Monitors project risks to identify potential problems and proactively identifies solutions.
• Enables, coaches and guides effective teams and coordinates with the appropriate project leaders to accomplish the project goals.
• Establishes methods for and completes post implementation reviews and validations to ensure improvements are successful and new processes continue to be followed.

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Work Environment :

Education and Experience : Typically requires BS / BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS / MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity : HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. HD Supply considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.