Easter Seals Jobs

Oversee the coordination, deployment and implementation assigned Business Excellence projects/systems from conception to completion in collaboration with functional departments to successfully develop and assure implementation, definition and diffusion of objectives, strategies, actions (tactics) plans, and its execution. Support/facilitate the development of Lean Six Sigma skills and the desired Culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively lead complex Lean/Six Sigma/NPD projects/systems and workshops (e.g. Edwards production system, OpEx Maturity Index, Value Improvement Projects (VIP) program)

• Train standard Lean/Six Sigma/NPD training programs and materials for the company

• Provide input on Business Excellence (BEx) and/or Operations strategy for an assigned location, function, and/or facility and facilitate the deployment

• Lead and execute complex Lean/Six Sigma projects and systems aligned with operational needs and overarching business strategies, leveraging DMAIC and 8 Step Problem Solving methodologies.

• Lead the deployment, training, execution, and follow through of complex lean and Six Sigma programs

• Mentor, provide knowledge transfer and technical guidance to Green/Black Belt candidates, coaching team members and influencing stakeholders

• Other incidental duties

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in in related field , 10 years years experience of hands on experience managing projects and/or programs of increasing complexity Required and

Experience in driving change within a matrixed environment Required

Master's Degree or equivalent Preferred

Additional Skills:

• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite and related project management tools

• Excellent facilitation and time management skills

• Excellent presentation skills

• Ability to work well with cross-functional and/or matrixed teams and articulately train complex and technical subject matters

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives

• Recognized expert with specialized depth and breadth of expertise within area of work in the organization

• Expert understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to lean and/or Six Sigma

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change

• Experience in facilitating change, including collaboration with management and executive stakeholders

• Experience within a regulated environment

• Financial acumen

• Strict attention to detail

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment

• Must be able to work in a team environment, including external representatives and participating and presenting at meetings

• Ability to provide guidance to others on area of expertise

• Ability to lead meetings with external representatives

• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control