Lean Process Improvement Lead

DGS Office of External Affairs; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DGS Office of External Affairs is seeking a manager to lead the Division of Water's continuous improvement and permitting modernization efforts. You will evaluate business processes, implement LEAN solutions, and develop performance-tracking tools to enhance regulatory performance and customer service.

The role involves supervising planning staff and contractors, training staff on CI methods, and supporting analytics development to ensure timely and sustainable operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent.
• 4+ years of continuous improvement work including process review and recommendations.
• 3+ years of data analysis, statistical modeling, and root cause analysis.
• 2+ years designing and defining scope of CI projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement and permitting modernization initiatives for regulatory performance and customer service.
• Oversee process improvement projects and develop performance tracking tools.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and stakeholders; supervise planning staff and contractors as needed.
• Train staff on continuous improvement methods and support development of business analytics.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

CI experience

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Project scoping

Budget/Grant/Contract administration

Driver''s license

Job description

DGS Office of External Affairs is seeking a manager to lead the Division of Water's continuous improvement and permitting modernization efforts. You will evaluate business processes, implement LEAN solutions, and develop performance-tracking tools to enhance regulatory performance and customer service.

The role involves supervising planning staff and contractors, training staff on CI methods, and supporting analytics development to ensure timely and sustainable operational improvements.