Amazon Customer Excellence Services (ACES) team leads the identification and implementation of high-impact initiatives to continuously improve Finance Global Business Services (FGBS) accounts payables operations. Based in Costa Rica, this role drives tangible cost savings initiatives, manages Lean - Six Sigma improvement project portfolios, and fosters an innovative culture while maintaining customer obsession.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Partner with Learning & Development, Business Analytics, Business Partners and Finance teams to drive process improvements.
- Align local and global Amazon Customer Experience Solutions (ACES) initiatives with Financial Global Business Services (FGBS) goals
Operational Excellence
Lead continuous improvement projects including Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)Mentor team members on improvement projects and Just Do It (JDI) and replication initiatives.Analyze key process indicators to identify optimization opportunities.Conduct Gemba Walks to generate improvement ideas.Conduct prioritization sessions with stakeholders to align projects and priorities.
Project Management
Guide projects to successful completion through the DMAIC methodology leading or mentorship.Track and deliver measurable business benefitsDevelop and execute site-wide communication strategiesDevelopment & Culture
Deliver technical training in Six Sigma, Kaizen, and FMEA methodologiesFoster continuous improvement culture through coachingProblem Solving
Resolve systemic process barriersDesign solutions for complex operational challengesPrioritize projects based on business impactA day in the life
Mentor Lean / six sigma Belt project and small improvement projects.Lead impactful belt projects.Deliver Lean / Six Sigma trainings.Identify new process improvement opportunities.Conduct Gemba Walks to identify process pain points and potential new projects.Connects with leaders to align priorities and to identify process improvement needsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of program or project management experience3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experienceBachelor's degreeSix Sigma Black Belt CertificationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of driving process improvements experienceExperience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organizationOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.