Continuous Improvement Leader

Avnet; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401K and Pension Plan

Paid Holidays

Family Support

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Avnet is hiring for a business process improvement specialist to analyze, measure, and enhance existing business processes. This role involves leading initiatives like Lean or Six Sigma, organizing project teams, and developing metrics for performance measurement.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years of experience in business process improvement.
• Mastery knowledge of best practices in process management.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional project teams.
• Develop and analyze metrics for process measurement.
• Provide consultation on re-engineering techniques.
• Analyze financial and quality data.

Skills

Process improvement methodologies

Data analysis

Leadership

Presentation

Consultation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Job Summary

Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing business processes and develops sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable 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, identifies indicators for future improvement opportunities, and collects data to identify root causes of problems.
• Measures performance against process requirements and aligns improvement to performance shortfalls.
• Provides consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques to improve process performance and product quality.
• May deliver presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement, and control.
• Surveys and analyzes best practices for techniques and processes, communicates team progress, and 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; assignments require extensive evaluation of alternatives and variables and are expected to improve policies and procedures.
• Works independently toward long‑range goals and objectives; assignments are often self‑initiated using independent judgment and discretion and may act as informal team lead 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.
• Actions may impact the organization and its reputation; effects of erroneous decisions may be long‑lasting, influence the future course of the organization or require the expenditure of extensive additional resources.

Work Experience

• Typically 8+ years with bachelor’s or equivalent.

Education and Certifications

• 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.
• Position may require the ability to travel.

Benefits

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs—from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• 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 listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources Service Center at [phone].