Black Belt Coach

Country: Romania

Location: Bucharest 

Function: Global Business Services 

Grade: G35 

Job Type: Permanent

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Management

FUNCTION: GBS Finance

LOCATION: Bucharest

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The role is responsible for supporting, coordinating and facilitating the implementation of changes in processes and systems, that sustainably improve quality, remove waste and reduce cost. Furthermore, embed CI methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma in GBS, through training and mentoring.

Reports to: Portfolio & Innovation Lead

Reporting Level: Management

Geographic Scope: GBS ENA

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Improving and promoting the culture of continuous improvement, by embedding CI methodologies into the way we work.
• Implementing and facilitating the continuous improvement plan/projects, focused on enhancing customer experience within GBS, while removing waste and reducing cost;
• Working alongside operational teams to translate operational improvements into customer-relevant or financial metrics, acting as a subject matter expert in CI methodologies;
• Works with Service Lines to support performance problems solving and to find opportunities for improvement;
• Provide direct mentorship to multiple Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement projects to support client needs;
• Enhance relationships and partnering with customers and internal departments;
• Ensures projects are focused on adding new value for the organization with an eye towards quality assurance of processes and deliverables;
• Identifies and actively pursues business opportunities to increase the overall efficiency and effectiveness of GBS business strategy;
  

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• University degree in a business-related subject area, preferably MBA;
• Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt certified;
• Agile and Scrum Master Certified;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification would be a plus;
• Change Management Certified Professional (CCMP) certification would be a plus;
• Transformational experience in multinational organization with not less than five years' experience in Share Services industry or in Commercial Finance within tobacco or FMCG multinational;
• Experience in implementing change management/implementation techniques and tools, coaching of process improvement teams;

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!