Sr. Process Improvement Specialist, EU PE LEAN

TN United Kingdom; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Sr. Process Improvement Specialist to join their EU Process Engineering team in Tilbury. This exciting role focuses on driving high-quality initiatives that embed lean culture within operational teams, aiming to improve fulfillment network efficiency. The successful candidate will deliver Lean trainings, lead impactful continuous improvement projects, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for process improvement, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in business or related field with relevant experience in operations.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required, Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Lean trainings and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Mentor participants of Lean Six Sigma trainings and support site operations.
• Collaborate with various teams to enhance process performance.

Skills

Lean Methodology

Six Sigma Green Belt

Kaizen

Project Management

Change Management

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Supply Chain

Degree in Economics

Degree in Transportation

Degree in Technical Field

Job description

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Sr. Process Improvement Specialist, EU PE LEAN, Tilbury

Client:

Amazon EU SARL (UK Branch) - D67

Location:

Tilbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

Job Description:

Amazon is seeking a Sr. EU PE Six Sigma Black Belt (Process Improvement Specialist) to work in the EU Process Engineering (EU PE) Lean Team.

The Process Improvement Specialist III (PIS) collaborates with the FC Senior Leadership Team and maintains strong relationships with EU PE and other central functions. This role drives high-quality initiatives that embed lean culture within operational teams, aiming to instill meaningful lean knowledge and approaches in our fulfillment network. PIS focuses on promoting impactful, quality work with deep-level PE involvement that significantly improves our FC operations by minimizing PE and Ops dilution across initiatives. The role involves reducing complexity at key touchpoints through simpler reporting, eliminating overlaps and inconsistencies in data sources and targets, and continuous simplification based on customer feedback.

This is a fully on-site role, requiring physical presence at one of our sites five days a week. The role can be based in Tilbury or Dartford.

Key job responsibilities

1. Deliver Lean trainings and support sites in implementing Lean methodology to enable Operations to apply it autonomously in daily business activities (e.g., facilitating high-quality Kaizen events, preparing Value Stream Mapping to identify and eliminate wastes)
2. Lead high-impact continuous improvement projects (Kaizen, Kaikaku, FMEA, etc.) including auditing of implemented actions to ensure sustainability and realization of benefits
3. Mentor participants of Lean Six Sigma trainings and Kaizen leaders through their projects
4. Partner with the Learning team to develop tailored Lean Learning Ecosystem structures and training materials
5. During event weeks, be deployed to the site management operational team as needed
6. Travel as required within your area of responsibility, estimated at 0-15% domestically and regionally (subject to change based on business needs)

About the team

The EU Process Engineering (EU PE) team is dedicated to process stabilization, standardization, and continuous improvement within the EU Customer Fulfillment Network. The team aims to establish best-in-class process performance, accelerate technological advancements, and enhance the technical knowledge of operational leaders across the FC network. They work closely with Process System Engineering, ACES (Amazon Customer Excellence System - Operational Excellence), Central Ops, launch teams, operations engineering, and RME teams to improve process metrics and resource allocation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in business, supply chain, transportation, economics, or a technical field
• Relevant experience in operations, supply chain, transportation, or project management
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Strong experience with Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen methodologies, and change management
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including peers and leadership