Six Sigma Quality Program Director jobs in Arizona

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Position Summary

Responsible for driving the innovation process for assigned area(s) using Design Thinking methodology for both product extension and radical innovation. Partner with stakeholders, including but not limited to, Brand Managers, Innovation Team, R&D, Technology, Supply Chain, Plant and Trade Marketing.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead design thinking methodology through all phases, including but not limited to prototyping support, optimization and delivery; act as a liaison with Sigma Central Innovation
• Manage innovation portfolio, ensure portfolio includes product extension and radical innovation and follow company objectives and guidelines
• Develop and implement innovation reports and best practices; ensure innovation support business strategies and objectives in harmony with the Brand or Marketing Plan
• Ensure key market data is gathered and analyzed; recommend innovation based on consumer insights; resolving consumer problems and/or unique product benefits
• Design new concepts and product lines within Global Innovation Platform based on market data
• Manage and evaluate innovation portfolio and pipeline; develop multi-year pipeline to support consumer needs and company objectives
• Calculate, track and ensure reach Innovation KPI goal, including Innovation Rate, Innovation AOP compliance, successful launches, project per platform, projects per type and launches per type per platform
• Manage and foster positive relationships with key customers; analyze customer needs and opportunities; determine which customers/sites to use a beta test location
• Lead disruptive Innovation process, including but not limited to, participation in the Gestation of Disruptive Innovation, supporting the adoption, scale-up and incubation of Disruptive Innovation, ensures alignment of timing and implementation throughout the organization
• Manage the strategic relationship with prototyping support vendors, agencies, including selection and negotiation of contracts; ensure vendors meet service level agreements
• Provide leadership of team, talent attraction and retention, performance management; implement succession planning, development and promotion plans
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field
• Eight (8) years of progressive marketing innovation experience
• Four (4) years of management / supervisory experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Business Administration
• Experience working with Innovation
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to lead business planning process with knowledge of P&L dynamics; proven project management skills
• Proven experience with consumer insight development
• Ability to identify complex problems, review information to collaborate and develop options then implement solutions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely and clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing
• Proficient with Microsoft office, including skills with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Ability to build professional relationships with cross functional teams while facilitating a collaborative environment
• Proven negotiation skills with the ability to produce quality vendor services
• Proven project management skills
• Demonstrated business acumen with knowledge and understanding of business issues, priorities, goals, and strategy

Physical Requirements

• Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office

COMPENSATION

· Depending on geography, skills, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

· This position is eligible for an incentive bonus, based on achievements of company targets and individual performance expectations

BENEFITS

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 days paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, & state mandated sick time, if applicable

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sigma provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sigma complies with applicable federal, state and locals’ laws, including fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity when conducting recruiting and hiring, governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 4 years (Required)
• progressive marketing innovation: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85018