Smith+Nephew is seeking a Process Excellence Lead in Alajuela, Costa Rica, to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency across its Global Business Services. The ideal candidate should possess a Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt certification and have over three years of relevant experience in process excellence and change management
Job Summary
Smith+Nephew is seeking a strategic GBS Process Excellence Lead to drive operational efficiency and business transformation.
The role involves leading process improvement initiatives, deploying Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and enhancing operational excellence across multiple functions.
Employees enjoy benefits including hybrid work models, stock purchase programs, extra days off, and comprehensive wellbeing support.
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Smith+Nephew is seeking a Process Excellence Lead in Alajuela, Costa Rica, to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency across its Global Business Services. The ideal candidate should possess a Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt certification and have over three years of relevant experience in process excellence and change management.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification
Lean Six Sigma methodology deployment
Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
KPI definition and performance reporting
Change management and culture fostering
Nice-to-have
Experience in multinational matrixed organizations
Data-driven decision-making approach
Strong leadership and customer management skills
Innovation and continuous improvement mindset
Key Requirements
Bachelor's or master's degree in related field
3+ years experience in Process Excellence and Transformation
LSS Yellow/Green Belt Certification required
Proven expertise in Lean, Kaizen, Agile, and automation