Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

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

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.

• 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.

• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
• May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

• 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.

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.

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.