Process Improvement Consultant

Job Title: Process Improvement Consultant
Location: Des Moines, IA (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Job Type: Contract
Max Pay Rate: $60/hr

Overview

We are seeking a Process Improvement Consultant to lead initiatives focused on enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing resource utilization, and driving continuous improvement within a high-performing business environment. This role involves collaborating with senior leaders and frontline teams to evaluate existing processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with executives and operations leaders to assess current practices and operational routines.

• Lead process reviews, data analysis, and efficiency assessments to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Design and implement process enhancement strategies to increase productivity and ROI.

• Support change management activities and facilitate adoption of new operational practices.

• Develop KPIs, reporting tools, and dashboards to monitor improvement progress.

• Train and coach internal resources on process improvement principles and methods.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or business execution roles.

• Proven Lean Six Sigma experience, with demonstrated success applying these concepts in a production or service environment.

• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling).

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI or Tableau for reporting and visualization.

• Familiarity with SAS or Python for analytics (a plus).

• Background in financial services or manufacturing operations.

• Continuous improvement or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong influencing and presentation abilities.

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, data-driven environment.