Productivity Director

Company: Experian Group
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Experian is the leading global information services company, which helps organizations to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, provide data security and automate decision making. With operations stretching globally, Experian is 17,000 people strong, supporting clients and operations in more than 80 countries. Generating nearly $5 billion in revenue annually, Experian is primed for growth and searching for the most talented and innovative people to join our family and take us to new heights.

Productivity Leader (Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) or Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Certification Required)

The primary responsibility of the Productivity Leader is to strategize and execute a LSS deployment within the business unit and show financial benefit in the form of cost and or revenue improvements. The productivity leader is a critical business partner to the senior leadership team and their staff. The successful candidate must be able to manage at all levels, from the executive suite to the floor and all layers in between. He/she must also be comfortable lending advice, influencing senior leaders, and giving direction at all levels and can roll up their sleeves when appropriate. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of management and organizational principles and self-motivation are essential. This position requires flexible work hours and travel.

The Productivity leader will be expected to successfully:

Deploy/expand Lean Six Sigma within business unit. Grow belt deployment to: 30% / 10% / 1% respectively for yellow, green and black belts over a two-year period.

Perform assessments/discoveries utilizing analytical skills to find Lean Six Sigma opportunities

Perform sound analytical studies in a less than perfect environment to achieve expectations

Develop, manage and lead continuous process improvement strategies and initiatives

Execute on Rapid Improvement events

Identify and execute projects to advance businesses strategic goals and objectives as an individual contributor or teammate

Introduce and sustain change across multiple cultures

Develop and deploy internal controls and organizational metrics dashboards per regulations and/or business needs

Design, improve and integrate Internal Process Plans for heavily regulated environments

Design and present business requirements based on process knowledge for technology implementations

Integrate process solutions across multiple business function

Support smart automation deployments and Agile process improvements

A qualified candidate for this position will possess the following

Education/Certification:

Engineering or Related Bachelor’s Degree required

Master’s Degree preferred in related business or science

LSS Certification: Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean Certifications from reputable program.

Experience

Minimum of 15+ years in consulting and/or service industries

Minimum 12+ years as a full-time BB and/or MBB with hands-on Lean expertise

Participated in Enterprise level deployment

Participated in and/or led at least 25 projects at MBB level

Training, coaching, and scaling of LSS programs

Background in technology/data industry strongly preferred

Demonstrated mastery of Operational Lean and Six Sigma tools and Lean concepts

Advanced data analytics tools beyond basic Six Sigma tools

Proficient in executive presentation, training, and coaching

Technology savvy and experienced in improving software development, delivery, and support process improvement

Experience in RPA/smart automation tools deployment and scaling

Development of metrics and dashboards using data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau etc.)

Working for a leading global information services company is just one of the rewards of joining Experian. Our benefits package is designed to reward contribution and loyalty and to attract the kind of talented individuals who have their pick of employers. That is why we offer a highly competitive package which comprises:

Core benefits including: full medical, dental, vision, matching 401k and the opportunity to work with a global leader

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organisations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 17,800 people operating across 45 countries and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation to help all our clients maximise every opportunity. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content hub at our global news blog for the latest news and insights from the Group.

Experian is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Anyone needing accommodation to complete the interview process should notify the talent acquisition partner. The word "Experian" is a registered trademark in the EU and other countries and is owned by Experian Ltd. and/or its associated companies.

EOE Including Disability/Veterans

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