Process Improvement Specialist, Nar - Ajax, Canada - Volkswagen Group Canada

Volkswagen Group Canada

Verified Company

Ajax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Process Improvement Specialist, NAR - Contract

VCI003307

Primary Location Canada-Ontario-Ajax

2 years contract position

Role Summary

Role Responsibilities:

Process Improvement & Optimization - 25% of time spent

Scoring and prioritization of ideas and Business support request
Management of project scoring and prioritization models to ensure the resources are working what matters the most
Leader of process design reviews to produce process visibility, root cause analysis and proposed process changes
Execute and deliver statistical analysis on new projects and active implementations (regression analysis and performance forecasting)
Facilitation of Kaizen/Lean Sprints for front office and backoffice departments process discovery workshop
On demand support to Business managers across the North American Region to escalated crossorganizational solutioning

Process Standardization - 25 % of time

Lead (prepare and facilitate) weekly project status team meetings to determine health status and risk mitigations to meet delivery targets
Lead and support benchmarking workshops to embrace new tools and techniques to optimize process standardization through redesign and automation
Support the development, facilitation, and execution of Lean Process forums to support crossorganizational education

Lean Academy Support - 25 % of time

Financial - 25 % of time

Proactively engages with community leaders, business and other customer groups to understand and anticipate business needs.
Track and report project roadmaps against KPOs/KPI commitments
Develops metrics and key performance indicators that provide data for process measurement and drive key decisions for improvement within the business
Responsible for leading projects through the degree of implementation level 3 (financial and nonfinancial contributions).

Years of Relevant Experience

5+ years of experience in agile/lean methodology working environments (DMAIC, DFSS, Kaizen, PI planning)
3+ years experience in related industry and/or automotive/financial

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business related or equivalent experience

Desired Education

Master degree in Finance or Business

Skills

Communication skills interpersonal, presentation and written
Problem solving
Analytical skills using logic and reason, creative and strategic thinking
Computer savvy skilled in the use of software
Influencing and negotiation skills
Resource/Team management ensuring efficient use of available capacity (planning and assignment of tasks)
Customer Focus dedicated to build loyalty among customers
Performance driven
Creative / unconventional thinking
Leadership skills coaching, developing and mentoring employees

Required Skills:

Strategy execution through designing new models
Familiar with RPA or other workflow automation tools

Desired Skills

Six Sigma greenbelt certification
Data Visualization and Reporting
Perform Statistical Analysis

Work Flexibility

Travel up to 15% of time (primarily to attend Group / Project meetings)
VW Credit Canada, Inc. is committed to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees. Effective November 8, 2021, VW Credit Canada, Inc. will require all new employees to be fully vaccinated (with the number of doses recommended by public health guidance) against COVID19. New employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination or entitlement to an exemption. If you are entitled to an exemption (as determined by VW Credit Canada, Inc.) then you will be required to follow the company's applicable protocol for unvaccinated workers. VW Credit Canada, Inc. is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. VW Credit Canada, Inc. is committed to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees. Effective November 8, 2021, VW Credit Canada, Inc. will require all new employees to be fully vaccinated (with the number of doses recommended by public health guidance) against COVID19. New employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination or entitlement to an exemption. If you are entitled to an exemption (as determined by VW Credit Canada, Inc.) then you will be required to follow the company's applicable protocol for unvaccinated workers. VW Credit Canada, Inc. is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process._