[Hiring] Continuous Improvement Specialist I @Foundation Finance Company, LLC

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Continuous Improvement Specialist I assists the Continuous Improvement team with continuous improvement initiatives by working in various capacities to help design, develop and implement data-driven change and solutions to increase performance and efficiency while reducing waste, ensuring compliance, meeting stakeholder and business needs. • Identify potential targets for continuous improvement projects. • Organize, facilitate and execute effective Gemba Walks and other observations of subject matter experts for the continuous improvement team and departmental leadership. • Understand, apply and execute Lean-based strategies, methods and improvements to assigned projects and daily work. • Create clear and accurate Process Maps of current and future process states. • Manage 3M level projects (simple process improvements). • Understand and apply root cause analytics and tools (with support). • Monitor process performance and improvements in key metrics. • Support the development of a “CI-culture” at Foundation Finance Company. • Discuss tools, DMAIC methodology and other CI-based terms and techniques intelligently with stakeholders and subject matter experts. • Other duties as assigned. • Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly. • Must be coachable, able to take direction, and work well with others. • Must be able to show initiative and work independently. • Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines. • Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately. • Must be able to react to change productively. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. • One year of process improvement experience using process improvement methodology OR combination of education and experience. • Experience in operations monitoring and/or finance sector preferred. • Understanding of basic programming concepts, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Tableau. • Yellow Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma or proven equivalent experience. AGILE certification is preferred. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. • Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. • Minimum of intermediate skills in the Microsoft Office suite of products (Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet browsers such as Google Chrome. Benefits Foundation Finance Company offers a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) with company match, a casual dress work environment and much, much more. Company Description Foundation Finance Company (FFC) is one of the fastest-growing consumer finance companies in the U.S. We work with home improvement contractors nationwide to help them close more sales through the use of flexible financing plans. FFC's full-spectrum lending approach has driven billions in originations and helped many customers make needed improvements to their homes. We're making big investments in both infrastructure and employee talent to keep up with our growth, so the time is right to join our team! It's a fast-paced environment with room to advance. Apply tot his job