Process Improvement Team Lead

Overview

Do you have a passion for Process Improvement? We’re hiring a Process Improvement Team Lead for our company’s headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri. If you possess:

Strong project management skills & process improvement mentality

Excellent communication skills

Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks and deadlines

Hunter could be a great fit for you! Family owned since 1946, Hunter Engineering is the global industry-leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved, and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter was named a 2022 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.

The Process Improvement Team Lead will partner cross-functionally to gain an understanding of the business, identify, and define Hunter’s critical processes, and ultimately deliver continuous improvement initiatives. This position collects and analyzes process data to initiate, develop and recommend business practices and procedures that focus on enhanced quality, increased productivity, and reduced cost. You will partner with various departments within Hunter Engineering to elevate processes both within and outside of systems.

This role is located at our company's headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri.

What you will do:

Process Improvement:

Review business and operational transaction workflows for functionality, efficiency, and effectiveness

Use strategic thinking to systematically eliminate waste, improve workflows, and continuously improve results

Simplify processes and make it easier to spot defects and redundant steps

Improve the quality, timeliness and overall value delivered by all departments

Provide recommendations for and lead the implementation of process improvements

Identify further opportunities for improvement and implement solutions

Identify potential barriers to success and adapt processes to overcome them

Effectively lead and manage process improvement projects

Identify opportunities for automation

Process Mapping:

Lead process mapping activities, identifying tasks, task owners, reports, documents, and workflows

Assist the Company in identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities and potential constraints

Acquire a thorough working knowledge of all data sources utilized in decision making throughout the Company

Comprehensively document acquired knowledge

Systems Implementations:

Assist core teams with project management, including but not limited to ERP, MES, and PLM.

Serve as an ambassador for Hunter Engineering while working with consultants

Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), project consultants, and various teams and task forces

Additional Qualifications Include:

Bachelor’s Degree required

5+ years of applicable work experience required

3-5 years of experience with major consulting firm or public accounting firm preferred

Strong project management skills, including the ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks, communicate information in a timely fashion, and execute with the appropriate sense of urgency

Strong process improvement mentality

Experience executing and leading change

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented and highly motivated

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Visio, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word)

Strong critical thinking and positive attitude

Hunter Fosters a Culture of:

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Appreciation & Recognition

Advancement Opportunities

Pay for Performance

Some Benefits and Perks Include:

Industry Leading Healthcare

Industry Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w/ Safe Harbor Contribution

Generous Paid Time Away

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Parental Leave

Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to ‘align people and innovation to drive excellence?’