Business Excellence Specialist (Open to Remote)
Company: Simpson Strong-Tie
Location: Stockton
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural
connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We
maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and
corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.Our
founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live
out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring
place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated
to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design
and build safer, stronger structures.Learn about our company
culture directly from our team.YOUAs a Business Excellence
Specialist for the Head of Innovation, you will have the
opportunity to shape the future of our organization, leveraging
your analytical skills and strategic insight to drive innovation
and create lasting value. Your work will be instrumental in
positioning the company as a leader in its field, ready to adapt
and thrive in an ever-changing business landscape.The Business
Excellence Specialist for the Head of Innovation plays a critical
role in supporting and enhancing the innovation capabilities within
our organization. This dynamic position combines strategic insight,
operational efficiency, and analytical prowess to ensure the
successful execution of innovation initiatives. WHAT YOU'LL BE
DOING(% of Time)Business Strategy and Planning (30%): Conduct
comprehensive market, competitor, and trend analyses to inform
strategic planning. The Business Excellence Specialist develops
actionable insights and recommendations to guide the innovation
strategy, aligning it with the organization's overall goals.Project
Management (30%): Ensures the seamless execution of innovation
projects from start to finish. This role encompasses meticulous
planning, effective scheduling, strategic resource allocation, and
continuous progress monitoring. It also involves actively
facilitating project work to guarantee that projects not only meet
deadlines but also achieve their intended objectives, ensuring
optimal outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.Data Analytics
and Reporting (15%): Utilizes advanced data analytics techniques to
set up systems to keep an eye on key business metrics and make sure
our strategic goals are on track to be met.Operational and
Administrative Support (15%): Streamlines operational processes to
enhance the efficiency of the innovation team. Manages
administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, coordinating with
other departments, and handling documentation.Communication (10%):
Work directly with our top leaders to craft and share important
business updates and messages, ensuring our strategy is clear and
followed through. Your role is crucial in organizing and following
up on strategic plans, making sure our communication is clear and
actions are effective.DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEIf you can do
everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of
the following would be helpful too:
- A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance,
economics, statistics, engineering, or a related field
required
- MBA preferred
- PMP certification preferred
- 5 years project management experience on large enterprise level
initiative
- Ability to ask clarifying questions to prompt more detailed
information
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and
technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Ability to write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing
manner for senior executives
- Ability to analyze and collect data from multiple areas of the
business
- Ability to hold self and others accountable for measurable,
high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
- Ability to utilize and pursue knowledge of how work gets
done
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing
priorities
- Ability to gain cooperation from others to obtain information
and accomplish goals
- Ability to address issues in an open, constructive,
professional manner
- Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs,
feelings, and capabilities of different situationsPHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands and work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the
duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit,
talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up
to 25 lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates in a professional
office environment where standard office equipment such as
computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently
used.TRAVEL REQUIREDThis job requires up to 15% domestic
travel.WORK STATUS & LOCATIONThis full-time, exempt position can be
located at any Simpson Strong-Tie office. Remote work will be
considered.RELOCATIONRelocation is not available for this
position.PAY$102300 - $165700 / year* Posted pay range is based
upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work
location.#LI-REMOTEREWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIEWe recognize and
reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive
rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly
bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some
positions, such as seasonal jobs.
- Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a
bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all
employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or
indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company
profits.
- Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible
full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement
contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for
holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of
service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses,
charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.
View benefit plan details here: .In keeping with the Company's
commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an
equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent
required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and
business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national
origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to
include gender identity/expression, transgender identity,
pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender
stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical
or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition,
covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other
basis protected by applicable law. Please note all job offers are
contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug
test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law,
and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including
methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana.
Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to
conform with state and local laws.#NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring
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