Operational Excellence Specialist

**Job Title: Operational Excellence Specialist**

**Location:** Remote

**Company:** Disney

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Salary:** Competitive

**Working Hours:** Standard corporate hours (flexibility offered)

**Benefits:** Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision), paid training, generous paid vacation, employee discounts, retirement plan, wellness programs.

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**Job Summary:**

Disney, a global leader in entertainment and a name synonymous with magical experiences, is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to join our team. This full-time, remote position is designed for a professional looking to make a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, paid training, and generous vacation time.

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**Job Description:**

As an Operational Excellence Specialist at Disney, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our operational procedures across various departments, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. This position requires a dynamic individual capable of analyzing current practices and driving improvements to optimize productivity and quality.

You will be tasked with the implementation of Six Sigma, Lean, and other continuous improvement methodologies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance service quality. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and lead projects that foster innovation and efficiency.

Responsibilities will include conducting detailed process analyses, developing performance metrics, and facilitating training sessions on best practices and new processes. You will also provide regular reports to management on progress and impact of initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational excellence, project management, and a proven track record of delivering results in a complex, dynamic environment.

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**Responsibilities:**

1. Develop and implement continuous improvement projects across various departments.

2. Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.

3. Analyze current operational processes and recommend solutions for improvement.

4. Collaborate with department heads and other stakeholders to align improvement initiatives with strategic goals.

5. Facilitate training and workshops to drive adoption of new processes and technologies.

6. Monitor and report on the performance of implemented strategies to senior management.

7. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in operational processes.

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**Requirements:**

1. Bachelor? degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.

2. Certification in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt; Black Belt preferred.

3. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an operational excellence role within a large, complex organization.

4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

5. Excellent project management abilities.

6. Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics.

7. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

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**Educational Qualifications:**

– Bachelor? degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field required.

– Advanced degree or professional certification in project management or quality management is a plus.

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**Experience:**

– At least 3 years of experience in operational excellence or similar roles, preferably in the entertainment or media industry.

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**Benefits:**

– Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

– Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

– Paid training and professional development opportunities.

– Generous paid vacation and holidays.

– Retirement plans and wellness programs.

– Substantial employee discounts on Disney products and services.

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**Company Overview:**

Disney is not just a movie studio or a theme park. It is a universe of fun, stories, and experiences designed to inspire and delight each and every guest and employee. At Disney, we are in the business of happiness, and as a part of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to bring joy to people of all ages around the globe. Join us in creating magical experiences and be part of a culture that values creativity, innovation, and passion.

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**How to Apply:**

Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter detailing their qualifications and why they would be a great fit for this role at Disney. We look forward to your application and potentially welcoming you to our team where dreams come true!

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