Description

JOB SUMMARY

Partners with executives and managers in executive offices and service units to design and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enable increased organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Performs a wide range of activities associated with continuous improvement initiatives. Conducts research and analysis in developing processes that assist client departments in self-assessment and solution generation. Facilitates cross functional agency projects and strategic planning events. Leads teams through improvement activities including LEAN events, data analysis, development of new processes or SOPs, and benchmarking methods. Provides leadership to UTA CI Team members on projects, as a mentor, and via Cl and Culture training. Conducts Continuous Improvement module training for users throughout the organization. Identifies and redefines performance measurements and goals. Ensures improved performance of UTA by supporting and enabling large scale initiatives impacting UTA's organizational effectiveness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Masters Preferred. Training in LEAN and/or Shingo.
• UTA CI Faculty preferred or Black Belt certification equivalent.
• Coaching/mentoring credentials preferred. Intermediate proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Five years of experience to include process/continuous improvement, organizational effectiveness strategy, and a minimum of five years project management experience including coordinating and managing large projects/teams, follow up, completion, and implementation.
• Five years of cross functional team facilitation.
• Minimum of 3 years training and presenting.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must have experience using problem solving techniques critical to continuous improvement processes and experience with business analysis tools, such as Lean, Shingo, Value Stream Mapping, Conflict Management, Strategic Planning and SWOT Analysis.
• Strong presentation skills. Experience in organizational survey methods preferred. Ability to understand, articulate, and advocate for business recommendations and financial solutions.
• Strong analytical, organization, interpersonal, and communication (written and oral) skills.

UTA Competencies:

• Embraces Outward Mindset – Exhibiting strong E.I. skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Managing conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.
• Develops Self & Others – Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.
• Ensures Fairness – Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them.
• Puts Safety First – Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment. Supporting safety activities. Promptly reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses, and accidents.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Builds Effective Teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Drives Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

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An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Rate: $82,400.00 annually based upon experience

To be considered, apply before: Open Until Filled

UTA’s benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Health and Wellness Clinics for on-site medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for both bachelor’s and master’s degree.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.

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Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.