Performance Improvement Analyst III

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Performance Improvement Analyst III
Position Summary
The Performance Improvement Analyst III identifies and implements process improvement opportunities across the organization using Lean/Six Sigma Methodologies. This individual will lead efforts to assess and drive opportunities to achieve productivity gains, realize cost reductions, risks mitigated, and improve customer and associate experience. The Performance Improvement Analyst III will draw upon their analytical expertise to help us discover key insights hidden in vast amounts of data and help us make more intelligent decisions to deliver even better products for Simmons customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the development, prioritization and execution of performance improvement opportunities utilizing continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
• Maximizes operational efficiencies and leverages technology to its fullest extent.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement teams following the DMAIC roadmap, Lean A3, and/or a combination of any other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to create business process models, change management procedures, and business process re-engineering.
• Leads development of value stream mapping and process engineering.
• Assist in developing key performance metrics and assist business units in establishing efficient ways to track data in a meaningful way.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to cultivate support, lead change, and drive acceptance at all levels of the organization.
• Self-driven, self-managed, energetic, passionate and motivated with the ability to work independently to deliver results.
• Team player that works well collaboratively to implement change.
• Ability to document current business processes and assess future state with a goal of developing sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable improvements.
• Understanding database concepts and SQL.
• Ability to query databases to prepare reports/dashboards to empower business units to make data-driven decisions.
• Understanding of business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Cognos, Tableau, etc...
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
• Adaptable and agile, can conform to shifting priorities and demands as the organizational landscape changes.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex reports and regulatory documents.

Education and/or Experience

• BS/BA Degree (four year) from an accredited university/college OR
• 3-7 years’ experience in a performance improvement, process engineering, data analytics, or similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEAN/Six Sigma Certification
• Prior banking experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications. Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to Affirmative Action Programs consisting of results-oriented procedures to ensure equal employment opportunities. These programs require positive action in lieu of neutral non-discrimination and merit hiring/performance policies.

Job Type: Full-time