Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist (Specialty Operations)- Atlanta, GA

HD Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, is a leading wholesale distribution company serving customers and their communities across the Multifamily, Institutional, Hospitality, Trades, Government Housing, Healthcare, Building Services and Education industries. The company provides a broad range of products and value-added services to approximately 250,000 professional customers in maintenance, repair and operations, infrastructure and power and specialty construction sectors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hybrid Schedule: MON-THURS on-site in ATL, Friday REMOTE
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt Certification.
• Established project management skills.

Job Summary

Develops and implements continuous improvement with the primary objective of reducing costs and increasing efficiencies. Establishes continuous improvement programs, metrics, and standards utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Collaborates with all functional leaders to identify process improvement areas and leads multi-functional teams to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Recommends process design changes and identifies opportunities to improve existing procedures and related tools to meet the requirements of an evolving workflow process.
• Identifies money saving process improvement opportunities throughout the organization.
• Communicates the strategy and results effectively throughout the organization while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Monitors project risks to identify potential problems and proactively identifies solutions.
• Enables, coaches and guides effective teams and coordinates with the appropriate project leaders to accomplish the project goals.
• Establishes methods for and completes post implementation reviews and validations to ensure improvements are successful and new processes continue to be followed.

Nature and Scope

• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
• May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

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Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.