Velera
financial services
Sr.ContinuousImprovementEngineer
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“Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer at Velera. Skills: Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, project management. Execute Lean and Six Sigma projects. Analyze strategic initiatives for improvement projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve Operational Excellence; Deliver outstanding results that align with strategic objectives; Financial improvements; Enhanced customer benefits; Stated productivity gains; Attainment of the annual assist; Measurable gains
Industry & Context.
solve complex business problems; statistical tools to drive data-driven decision-making; analyze relevant data to ensure fact-based decisions are made
role is currently not eligible for sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with emphasis in a technical (science or engineering) field or business (finance) required, Black Belt certification required or the ability to obtain within one year, Seven (7) years of business experience with specific experience in support of reengineering and productivity required, Lean Six Sigma experience required
Nice to Have
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred, Experience in the financial industry strongly preferred
What You'll Do.
Execute Lean and Six Sigma projects
Analyze strategic initiatives for improvement projects
Lead teams using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Employ statistical tools for data-driven decisions
Foster a culture of improvement
Deliver outstanding results
Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Assess current operating procedures
Envision future state to solve problems
Demonstrate proficiency in quality tools
Execute data collection and analysis
Support assigned departments for productivity gains
Track and Validate project benefits
Comprehend LEAN Six Sigma methodologies
Identify key performance indicators
Establish process linkages with dashboards
Provide assistance in strategic initiatives
Support departmental and corporate-level strategic initiatives
Educate department personnel on productivity techniques
Mentor team members on methodology and project management
Discover areas of waste and inefficiency
Identify non-value-added elements
Communicate results to workforce levels
and hand over productive outputs
Display leadership expertise
Influence others to accept change
Serve as internal consultant to Business Units
Lead cross-functional departments and teams
Drive process improvement engagements
Create current and future state scenarios
Manage change management
Drive process standardization and repeatability
Deliver Lean Six Sigma training
Mentor candidates through project completion
Demonstrate team leadership proficiency
Comprehend team dynamics
Assign team member roles and responsibilities
Display proficiency with process management software
Analyze data for fact-based decisions
Provide program management expertise
Lead highly complex projects
Motivate employees to support initiatives
Execute data collection via research
Work with Business Unit Leaders to install improvements
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead and/or support cross-functional departments and teams; Mentor team members on LEAN Six Sigma methodology and project management; Act as mentor, teacher, coach, identifier, and influencer to fellow Continuous Improvement Engineers and colleagues; Collaborate to thrive
Communication Scope
clearly communicate results to all workforce levels
Process & Methodology
project management, program management expertise, leading various highly complex projects
Full Job Description
# **Join the People Helping People** Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service. **The Opportunity** This position will execute multiple complex Lean and Six Sigma projects that support strategic-level initiatives at the Business Unit Level under the direct supervision and guidance of the Continuous Improvement Manager (Master Black Belt). Analyze strategic initiatives to identify and execute improvement projects, ensuring that projects are action-oriented, properly scoped, and chartered. The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer is expected to lead teams using established Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, employ statistical tools to drive data-driven decision-making, and foster a culture of Improvement to achieve Operational Excellence at Velera. The goal is to deliver outstanding results that align with strategic objectives, including financial improvements and enhanced customer benefits. The market equivalent for this role is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. **Day in the Life** * Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) to assess current operating procedures and envision future state to solve complex business problems. * Demonstrate proficiency in the seven (7) basic quality tools for process improvement to help the organization understand its processes and improve them. * In coordination with Continuous Improvement leadership, execute data collection, provide analysis, and support to all assigned departments to achieve stated productivity gains as outlined in Goals and Strategies: -Conduct fact-finding -Develop D
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