Continuous Improvement Leader

Job Summary

Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing business processes and develops sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements.

Principal Responsibilities

• Plans, performs and implements process improvement initiatives (such as Lean or Six Sigma).
• Diagrams and evaluates existing processes.
• Organizes, leads and facilitates cross-functional project teams.
• Develops metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities.
• Collections data to identify root cause of problems.
• Measures performance against process requirements.
• Aligns improvement to performance shortfalls.
• Provides consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques to improve process performance and product quality.
• Makes presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement and control.
• Surveys and analyzes best practices for techniques and processes.
• Communicates team progress.
• Performs cost and benefit analyses.
• Collects and analyzes process, quality and/or financial data.
• Initiates, develops and recommends business practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, increased productivity, reduced cost and improved decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications

• Mastery knowledge of industry best practices and disciplines.
• Considered a subject matter expert within the organization and contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards.
• Develops solutions to highly complex and uniquely challenging situations.
• Evaluates alternatives and variables.
• Improves policies and procedures.
• Works independently toward long-range goals and objectives.
• Acts as informal team lead and/or coach less experienced team members.
• Serves as consultant to management and/or internal/external spokesperson for the organization on major initiatives related to policies, plans and long-range objectives.

Experience and Education

• Typically 8+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• May be required to maintain certification in a quality management method, e.g., Lean or Six Sigma.

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources
• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits

The above benefits may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company.