Continuous Improvement Leader

The Continuous Improvement Leader at Gordian is a key member of the Fortive Business System (FBS) team, responsible for leading cross-functional, team-based improvement initiatives that drive measurable business results. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, coaching and direction for the implementation and execution of FBS at Gordian to adopt, deploy, and sustain solid processes.
• Use and knowledge of FBS tools to consistently apply to Gordian business to drive and sustain growth
• Partner in developing FBS strategy and the implementation of FBS at Gordian
• Drive site awareness and interest in the different functions of FBS Tools while recognizing change management challenges and required cultural change
• Promote and facilitate employee development in various FBS tools by conducting virtual and on-site workshops in partnership with Learning and Development.  Deploy training materials (online courses, manuals, presentations, exercises, etc.) to support those events to provide hands on coaching and support the learning curriculum with our department to build the FBS skillsets among our team through the facilitation of meetings or events.
• Develop and manage the Kaizen funnel by collecting, prioritizing and maintaining problems with ongoing sustainment efforts through leadership
• Leverage FBS tool kit, facilitation and coaching to mentor effective and results driven problem solvers among the team
• Collaborate with key internal customers, gathering necessary insight to drive development and implementation of initiatives
• Leverage FBS network to bring in industry best practices, frameworks, and tool sets back to the company
• Regularly participate in team meetings to promote the FBS framework of problem solving, accountability, sustainability and corrective actions via auditing. 
• Promote of a culture of innovation, including supporting internal project leaders on initiatives
• Engage with employees and customers to uncover problem solving opportunities
• Assist Leadership in the development of FBS Roadmaps (i.e. how to use the FBS tools to drive sustainable improvement in results)
• Collaborate with internal and external business partners (including the Fortive FBSO) with the purpose of benchmarking performance and knowledge building
• Promote alignment between leadership and the department employees

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business
• FBS experience, understanding toolset and application to business.
• Minimum 2–5-year project management, change management, process management (or combination of all) 
• Experience coordinating and/supporting business processes. 
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong organizational, detail orientation, and time management skills. 
• Strong analytical skills. 
• Advanced customer service skills, especially as related to successful deployment processes. 
• Ability to maintain composure, exercise good judgment and act in a professional manner when challenged. 

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