Business Process Improvement Analyst

Job Overview

Develops and deploys procurement processes and systems, ensures compliance in audits, and runs reports on procurement-related data.

Why you should join:

The Business Process Improvement Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across the AD&M sector. This role focuses on analyzing, redesigning, and optimizing business processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and document current business processes across functions such as engineering, procurement, quality, and manufacturing.
• Identify improvement opportunities using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Design and implement optimized future-state processes aligned with strategic business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure process alignment and stakeholder buy-in.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement workshops and change management initiatives.
• Track and report on performance metrics (KPIs) such as process cycle time, cost savings, and quality improvements.
• Ensure compliance with AD&M industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100, ITAR).
• Support digital transformation initiatives, including automation, ERP enhancements, and data analytics.
• Develop training materials and support the rollout of new processes and tools.

Your Ideal background:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in business process improvement, preferably in aerospace, defense, or marine industries.
• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred), and process mapping tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis and visualization (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Minitab).
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience working in a regulated, quality-driven environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Familiarity with aerospace and defense compliance frameworks.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
• Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement.

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