Continuous Improvement Specialist - Lititz, United States - WebstaurantStore

WebstaurantStore

Verified Company

Lititz, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Overview:

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in identifying optimization opportunities, devising improvement strategies, and fostering a culture of continuous enhancement across our distribution center network.

In this role, you will be expected to actively develop a clear understanding of our current workflows so that you can determine improvement priorities and best practices within our distribution centers.

While not necessary to be located at a distribution center, travel to distribution center locations as determined necessary is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to identify areas for improvement within the distribution network and streamline processes to enhance overall efficiency.
Utilize datadriven insights to analyze performance metrics, identify trends, and pinpoint optimization opportunities.
Collaborate with the Operations Support Services Product Owner team to identify how areas of operational inefficiency may be addressed through system changes.
Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans to ensure that improvement strategies are effectively conveyed to stakeholders at all levels.
Foster collaboration across departments to gather diverse perspectives, encourage idea exchange, and identify opportunities for process enhancement.
Gain a deep understanding of current workflows, processes, and systems of our distribution operations in areas such as inbound, outbound, quality, inventory control, and so on.
Take ownership of multiple projects of varying complexity and significance, working closely with crossfunctional teams to drive their successful execution.
Thoroughly test and vet potential project solutions. As needed, analyze and develop ROIs based off current and forecasted data.
Facilitate project rollouts, which may require travel.

Experience/Requirements:

Proven experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, and change management.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends to drive decisionmaking.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey improvement strategies and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience working with crossfunctional teams and different departments to achieve common goals.
Ability to facilitate discussions, gather feedback, and guide teams working to identify improvement opportunities.
Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and remotely, with a willingness to travel to designated locations as required.
Exceptional ability to motivate and influence others without reliance on positional authority.
Experience in a high volume, fast paced environment.
Basic understanding of Six Sigma tools a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management preferred.
Experience in supply chain, inventory management, purchasing, operations or logistics.
Willing to travel and work within distribution centers up to 25%

Remote work qualifications

Access to a reliable and secure highspeed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform daytoday tasks.
Access to a home router and modem.
A dedicated home office space that is noise

- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).

A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY). H1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.