Team Lead - Continuous Improvement

Title : Team Lead - Continuous Improvement

Location :   Vashi, Navi Mumbai

Experience : 6 to 8 Years

Company :   Morningstar is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. We offer a wide variety of products and solutions that serve market participants of all kinds, including individual and institutional investors in public and private capital markets, financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and issuers of securities.

Business Unit :  Sustainalytics provides high-quality, analytical environmental, social and governance (ESG) research, ratings and data to institutional investors and companies that help them identify, understand, and manage ESG-driven risks and opportunities. Our mission is to provide the insights required to make more informed decisions that lead to a more just and sustainable global economy.

Team : The ESG Research data team is responsible for delivering Sustainalytics’ suite of strategically important ESG research and data products which includes ESG risk ratings, climate and impact solutions, and sustainable finance solutions. Alongside producing high-quality data for research content, the team is also responsible for continuously collaborating in new research products, providing meaningful insights that help our clients in their investment decisions.

Role :   The Associate Team Lead / Team Lead - Operation excellence & continuous improvement performs the assessment of existing processes and identifies the improvement opportunities to enhance productivity and quality of data research teams. The team is responsible for continuous improvement using methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and will be responsible for

Design health an analysis and improvement proposals for current or new business / research processes using Lean methodology.

Define the problem through consultations, review and analyze information, develop and present the recommendations to the stakeholders using tools like Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.

Identify quality, technical, or process improvements for data research teams with cross functional teams within data operations.

Communicate with executive leadership.

Skillsets & Responsibilities :

Single point contact for operation excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Strong stakeholder analysis and clear communication on-going projects.

Lead a team of analysts by providing clear direction, establishing SMART goals, and optimizing resource allocation.

Identify areas for improvement across the team and proactively take steps to improve by arranging individual and group training sessions.

Develop expertise in lean methodologies and translate that into data research process waste reduction.

Develop, monitor, and report on process performance metrics.

Manage the performance review process for the team alongside talent development and talent management.

Manage the Project(s) related to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Create and manage project documentation such as scope, objectives, stakeholder impact analysis, etc.

Manage multiple deadlines with utmost diligence.

Strong analytical skills, analytical entrepreneurialism, and critical thinking.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. (Min Green Belt – must have requirement).

Hands on experience in Leading Lean Projects (min 4-5).

Good understanding of tools like FMEA, 7QC, VSM, Statistical studies, Process Control Plans, etc.

Excellent planning, project management and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple workflows within a dynamic work environment.

Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.

Should have 6-8 years of relevant experience.

Nice to have

Technical expertise related to excel macros, power query and SQL.

Management consulting background

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.

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Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.