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Continuous Improvement Specialist

Tokyo, Japan💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-08 → 2026-07-31

Core

Drive operational excellence by leading improvement efforts to strengthen how the organization operates, focusing on efficiency, quality, cost effectiveness, and risk control.

Role type

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Builds

Enterprise processes and performance standards

Domain

Collectibles authentication and grading operations

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Value Stream Mapping (VSM), DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, project management, data analysis, KPI definition, process documentation, cross-functional coordination, stakeholder management, risk management, budget management, workflow analysis, time-based analysis, professional judgment, training material development

Preferred skills

PMP or CAPM certification, Agile or Waterfall methodologies, Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Jira

Technologies

Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Jira

Responsibilities

Lead analysis of end-to-end business processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities; Execute continuous improvement initiatives and recommend data-driven solutions; Plan and facilitate structured improvement events like Kaizen workshops; Develop and maintain standard work, SOPs, and process documentation; Manage small to mid-sized projects from initiation through completion; Define and refine KPIs and analyze operational/financial data to support decision-making; Provide consultative guidance to managers on process design and operational controls.

Seniority

Mid-level, independent contributor

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