Yoshi Kusaki
Global Business Services Program Lead @Kraft Heinz
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WORK HISTORY
Global Business Services Program Lead @Kraft Heinz
Chicago, IL, US
Managed a global portfolio of 200+ process improvement, digital transformation, and automation projects, ensuring alignment with GBS strategic objectives.• Leveraged Lean Six Sigma and advanced analytics to identify inefficiencies in freight pay process, forecasted $30M in cost savings within the value stream, and prioritized AI/ML, RPA, and business process management initiatives.• Led process improvement, digital transformation, and automation projects across finance, HR, source-to-pay, and supply chain in GBS, driving efficiency and standardization.• Spearheaded SAFe adoption across eight teams, aligning strategic objectives and boosting productivity through Agile methodologies. Orchestrated program increment planning and implemented Agile tools, resulting in enhanced cross-team collaboration, transparency, and communication• Coached and mentored 100+ members of the scrum teams to self-organize, follow beneficial Agile values and process methodologies, driving key project deliverables with transparency, by coaching well-tuned grooming, sprint planning, daily scrum standups, sprint reviews, backlog refinement, and sprint retrospectives on an iterative schedule.• Collaborated with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize backlogs and define Minimum Viable Product (MVP) scope, resulting in increased product roadmap clarity and customer satisfaction.
EDUCATION
Dartmouth College
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Northwestern University
Applied Project Management
ABOUT YOSHI KUSAKI
As a GBS Capabilities Lead at The Kraft Heinz Company, I leverage my Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and project management skills to drive process excellence and operational efficiency. With over 10 years of experience in strategy and operations, I have successfully led cross-functional teams and business process design projects, resulting in significant productivity improvements and streamlined business flows. I am passionate about applying my expertise in program management, agile and waterfall methodologies, and continuous improvement to deliver value for the organization and its stakeholders.
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