Category: Information Technology

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Reference: BH-379808

Yoh has an exciting full time opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Leader to join our Financial Technology client. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7+ years of experience with LEAN methodologies, and live within a commutable distance to the office San Diego, CA for a hybrid work environment.

See below for abbreviated job responsibilities and requirements. If after reviewing, you are interested in learning more about this, or other opportunities, please apply with your updated resume ASAP.

Title: Continuous Improvement Leader
Compensation: $150-$190k/year (depending on experience level)
Type: Full Time
Industry: Financial Technology

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and strategy.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement by prioritizing opportunities and executing LEAN transformation strategies and metrics.
• Utilize metrics to support process owners in aligning projects with strategic objectives.
• Drive operational productivity initiatives.
• Assist teams in developing LEAN roadmaps for deploying strategic objectives.
• Provide guidance for projects and challenge organizational leaders to foster an action-based culture of continuous improvement and enhance CI and LEAN-oriented thinking.
• Collaborate with finance to evaluate project savings estimates, validate reported CI benefits, and ensure accurate accounting of CI productivity.
• Availability to work in the office 2-3 days per week and travel 10-25% as needed.

• 7+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Operations, Finance, Management, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in global process re-engineering within large, complex organizations, focusing on product management and learning development.
• Proven ability to enhance value propositions and drive revenue growth through LEAN implementations.
• Ability to build strong relationships, partnerships, interactions, and workshops with senior stakeholders.
• Experience directing work efforts in a matrixed environment to achieve objectives efficiently.
• Ability to navigate and facilitate change in challenging and dynamic environments, managing resistance from senior stakeholders and business-as-usual teams.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) or Black Belt (LSSBB) certification from a reputable organization, (Change Management certification also preferred)
• Demonstrated success in implementing Lean Management Systems, including Daily Management, Problem Solving, Coaching, Gemba practice, Standard Work, and Leader Standard Work.
• Strong experience in developing global programs with suppliers and partners.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools, methodologies, and statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with high technology/software industry business models and core processes.