Business Analyst - (Production Development)

Job Code – BA 03

The Client is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nokia

(Client is the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data (digital location content) enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world. Client supplies comprehensive digital location content to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions.)

SUMMARY 

• This position is responsible for providing “expert” guidance, analysis, and execution for continual improvements and process reengineering initiatives; and team facilitation to drive quantifiable improvements in the planning, execution, monitor and control, and overall enhancing competencies, at a large-scale production center for executing geo-coding related activities that address both regional and global production requirements. This position will utilize advanced analytical and problem solving techniques such as Six Sigma, Lean, Value Analysis/Engineering, and Bottleneck/Cycle Time Analysis to lead project teams to develop and implement quality and productivity improvement.  This position reports to the Production Quality Manager.  

JOB DESCRIPTION 

• Lead continuous improvement efforts and teach, train, coach and mentor the team members for  the use of Lean Six Sigma tools and Kaizen methodology
• Conduct regular ‘value stream reviews’ and ‘project performance data reviews’ to analysis,  determine and prioritize improvement opportunities for significant and measurable business impact
• Apply advanced analytical and problem solving techniques to develop and implement actions to improve quality, cost, delivery and speed.
• Utilize advanced problem solving and process improvement methodologies e.g. six sigma, kaizen, quality circles for leading/supporting various production initiatives
• Apply skills to resolve business process issues/constraints and to find creative solutions to operational problems
• Seek, share and institutionalize best practices
• Serve as a change agent by influencing, communicating and institutionalizing a culture of continuous improvement
• Communicate/present accomplishments, progress, status and issues
• Lead and coach kaizen events and variation reduction projects

 JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelors in engineering or technical related discipline required
• Additional qualifications/certifications in management/quality preferred
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience with 3+  years experience minimum at leading continual improvements, and process re-engineering, using advanced quality tools
• Combination of education and work experience can be considered for equivalence
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification required
• Certification and/or demonstrable experience in other advanced problem solving and optimization techniques (i.e. Lean, Value Analysis/Engineering) highly desirable.
• Good interpersonal communication skills, including presentation, written and verbal.
• Good project planning, and people management and coaching, skills.
• Proven understanding of technology and work process flows
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Advanced computer skills and excellent knowledge of business software applications such as MS Project/Open Workbench and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to collaborate with internal/external groups for effective problem resolution and change management
• Strong Process oriented skills with self initiative to drive continual improvements 

 Mail CV to: worldwidejobs@gmx.com