Senior Analyst, Continuous Improvement Engineering

Senior Analyst, Continuous Improvement Engineering - Contract - Burbank, CA - $80.00 - $95.74/hr

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Senior Analyst, Continuous Improvement Engineering in Burbank, CA

Role Description

AI-Enabled Process Innovation
Architect AI-first process reengineering strategies, moving beyond automation to fundamentally redesign workflows for scalability and intelligence.
Integrate cutting-edge technologies-including Microsoft Copilot, predictive analytic, Lovable, Canva -to enhance operational decision-making and streamline execution.
Develop AI agents that will improve process and systems flow to gain automation capabilities and drive efficiencies.
Strategic Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Champion Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies to drive wide efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize end-to-end workflows.
Lead cross-functional initiatives using advanced tools such as SIPOC, DMAIC, and Value Stream Mapping to deliver measurable quality improvements and defect reduction.
Innovate and architect creative new ways to deliver products to customers.
Use Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools to engage stakeholders, identify improvements that increase customer satisfaction, and drive forward-looking innovation.
Lead in developing a Product Centric approach by advocating for product lifecycle process and act as a facilitate or between services, platforms, product, stakeholder teams and customer.
Process Engineering
Develop As-Is and To Be process flows using tools (Miro, Visio, etc.) to visualize steps and sequence of events to determine gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Leverage Agile and DevOps frameworks to drive improvements in an iterative approach that encourages Sprint development.
Evaluate existing processes and technology using interviews, workshops, analysis documentation, surveys, Kaizen Events, user scenarios, process maps, task and workflow analysis, fishbone diagram, value stream mapping, or related tools.
Identify and communicate risks and issues impacting business rules, functional requirements and specifications. Collaborates with stakeholders on the evaluation of the feasibility, effort and costs to implement requirements.
Create training materials and may assist with user orientation and training.
Create documentation to share innovative design/process solutions, process maps, design standards, etc.
Create Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other documentation to share innovative design/process solutions, process maps, design standards, etc.
Capability Development & Culture Building
Develop and delivers level Lean Six Sigma or similar training programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Identify and interpret trends and patterns in datasets to locate influences. Create reports, forecasts, recommendations and strategic/tactical plans based on business data and market knowledge.
Utilize Power BI/Tableau for data extraction and visualization. Has experience pulling data from ERP or packaged solutions.
Develop plan for how Services and Platforms will collect, manage, and use data to meet customer needs, including Operational Service Levels and other Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Skills & Requirements

5+ years of process improvement or quality experience
Lean Six Sigma Certified
Experience in Agile/DevOps/Sprint development
Familiarity with AI/ML techniques applied to manufacturing (predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, process mining)
Experience in ITIL or CMMI
Experience Project Management (PMI, PRINCE2)
Experience with ADKAR change management frameworks
Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective.
Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross-functional environment.
Excellent critical and creative thinking with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer.
Strong problem-solver, analytical thinker, and effective communicator across both individual contributor presence and executive leadership. Able to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
Experience in AI Technologies
Lean Six Sigma Certified
Experience Agile/DevOps/Sprint Development
Experience in ITIL or CMMI
Experience Project Management (PMI, PRINCE2)
Experience with ADKAR change management frameworks
Interprets internal and external business issues and recommend best practices.
Works independently with guidance in only most complex situations
Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions.
Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.
Analyzes data for trends and recommends possible improvements/solutions.
Captures the tactical and strategic business goals that provide traceability through the organization and map them into metrics that provide ongoing governance capability.
Enumerates, analyzes, catalogs, and suggests improvements to the strategic, core and support processes of the business.

Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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