Job Description
The Senior Continuous Improvement Lead is essential for driving change and advancement across all organizational functions and operational airlines. This role emphasizes process analysis, a critical component of automation, to enhance Lean capabilities. By optimizing value stream processes through waste elimination, reducing non-value-added activities, and promoting simplification, standardization, automation, and digitalization, the Senior Continuous Improvement Lead ensures efficient operations.
Additionally, this role involves mentoring/coaching Green Belts and Juniors within the team and outside, facilitating kaizen events, conducting value stream mapping exercises, and ensuring best practices are shared throughout the organization.
Accountabilities:
Project Leadership
* Lead high complex cross functional cross regional Process Improvement projects as well initiatives.
Data Analysis and Solution Implementation
* Collect and Analyze Data to Identify Root Causes of Inefficiencies; Implement Sustainable Solutions to Enhance Quality and Productivity on Time and Within Budget
Strategy Development:
* Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to eliminate waste, improve process efficiency, and enhance product/service quality.
Technology Integration
* Collaborate with the automation team to integrate technology solutions into process improvement initiatives.
Change Management:
Implement Change Management Strategies to Ensure Smooth Adoption of Process Improvements; Manage Resistance and Facilitate the Acceptance of New Processes Across the Organization
Leadership and Team Management:
* Provide Leadership and Guidance to Project Teams, Ensuring Effective Collaboration and High Performance; Mentor Green Belts and Other Team Members, Fostering Their Development in Lean Six Sigma Methodologies
Collaboration & CI culture promotion
* Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
* Work effectively with diverse teams across different cultural backgrounds.
Standardization and Documentation:
* Ensure that all process improvements are documented, standardized, and maintained over time.
Passion for Improvement:
* Demonstrate a strong passion and sense of urgency for executing performance improvement projects.
Qualifications
Education& Experience
* Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
* Minimum a Master’s degree and 5-10 years of working experience in similar position or in project management in/ working on process improvement / six sigma / lean initiatives
Technical Expertise:
* Expert knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools (e.g., DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis (Having Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt is an asset)
* Proven track of successfully implemented business process improvement in SSC/Operations/Procurement/Finance functions in a complex, global, matrix organization.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
Leadership and Communication:
* Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
* Proven ability to influence and motivate diverse teams.
* Experience in facilitating workshops and coaching/mentoring.
Change Management:
* Change management skills are of the outmost importance.(PROSCI method would an asset)
* Experience integrating technological solutions with IT and automation teams.
Organizational Versatility
* Ability to work at all organizational levels and with diverse cultures, from people the work floor to senior managers .
Personal Attributes:
* Passion for Lean and continuous improvement.
* High energy and a sense of urgency for performance improvement.
* Team player and motivator