Company Description

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here

Job Description

The Process Improvement Specialist promotes process innovation and ongoing improvement initiatives within the department. Reporting to the Sr. Business Improvement Manager, the Process Improvement Specialist will work closely with department management and the Senior Business Process Improvement Manager to help foster a culture of change by incorporating continuous improvement methodologies that drive business transformation.

Location and Status: This is a full-time hybrid position requiring in-office presence 3 days per week (Tue, Wed, Thu) with the ability to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. The successful candidate must live within a commutable distance to our North Olmsted, OH offices.

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• Assist in driving a culture of continuous process improvement and Lean Six Sigma principles
• Teach, facilitate, and coach process improvement and project management to others
• Lead projects leveraging continuous improvement and project management tools
• Support team in the development of organizational process metrics and continuous improvement strategy
• Develop strong relationships within Finance Business Services and the department
• Support department management and the Senior Business Process Improvement Manager of Finance in achieving organizational and cultural efficiency, and effectiveness goals
• Provide expertise or identify subject matter experts in support of continuous improvement initiatives and projects
• Assist in building cross-functional stakeholder network to accomplish goals
• Analyze and measure the effectiveness of existing processes and help develop sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable process improvements
• Work independently, effectively, meet deadlines, and collaborate with other team members

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of demonstrated process improvement experience required. 5 years of experience preferred. 
• Strong analytical skills. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a flexible way that allows for changes in assignments and priorities depending upon identified needs of the business unit.
• Organizational skills sufficient to prioritize work and complete assignments accurately, either independently or as part of a team, under pressure of competing deadlines and with frequent interruptions, working from own initiative and/or following direction, policies, or procedures.
• Outstanding customer focus includes attributes of empathy, compassion, and service orientation.
• Savvy with technology which includes use of web-based platforms, case management, etc.
• Possess a solid understanding of Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable Principles.
• Possess business and technical understanding of the SAP applications that are used for Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in Shared Services or Global Business Services preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP Finance and Controlling (FICO) and end user training.
• Passion and high energy.
• Project Management experience.
• The ability to continually keep an eye out for opportunities to improve existing processes or provide new value to business areas through continuous improvement tools.
• Excellent process orientation which focuses on efficiency without losing sight of customer experience.

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.