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    Director of Process Improvement - Midway, United States - Lakeshore Learning Materials

    Lakeshore Learning Materials
    Lakeshore Learning Materials Midway, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children.

    Since 1954, we've grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division.

    But today we're working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher.

    We're building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work.

    Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other's passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

    Job Description

    Our distribution business is experiencing transformative growth—with no end in sight.

    That's why we're looking for a Six Sigma Business Director of Process Improvement for our Midway, KY, distribution center to identify, evaluate and implement operational improvements that generate cost savings and efficiencies.

    Our ideal candidate will be a change agent with strong communication skills who can garner support from those around them for the changes they seek, and motivate and influence the team to advance and achieve their goals and objectives.

    This strategic business role will report to our SVP of Distribution and will positively impact business operations by creating a competitive advantage and improve financial performance.


    A day in the office looks like this:
    Planning, performing and implementing process improvement initiatives
    Diagraming and evaluating existing processes
    Organizing, leading and facilitating cross-functional project teams; developing metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities
    Collecting and analyzing data to identify root cause of problems; measuring performance against process requirements; aligning improvement to performance shortfalls
    Delivering presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement and control; surveying and analyzing best practices for techniques and processes; communicating team progress; performing cost and benefit analyses
    Leading process improvement projects within the business units
    Collaborating with other Business Process teams to develop and execute process improvement
    Qualifications

    Got the skills and experience? Here's what we're looking for:2+ years of Six Sigma Black Belt experience in process improvement at a distribution center
    Strong financial acumen/experience in calculating cost benefit analysis and ROI
    Experience with cross-functional projects involving executive level members as well as support staff and distribution associate employee
    Data analysis and predictive modeling experience; ability to execute complex analysis and synthesize into a storyline to socialize, influence and drive action across the organization

    Advanced PC skills:
    Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel (VLOOKUP, pivots, if-then statements, charts, graphs), Access (query, table comparison, building macros, building multiple links, creating dashboards), PowerPoint and Visio (development of process flows, map design layouts, value stream mapping)
    Self-motivated, organized and capable of proactively identifying, sourcing and handling multiple projects (3-5 projects at any one given time) to successful completion
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to promote trust and collaboration to build strong relationships
    Additional Information

    And here's our end of the bargain
    Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
    Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
    Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
    401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
    Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
    Casual we really mean it
    At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win.

    We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

    We know we couldn't do the extraordinary things we're doing without the people on our team.

    Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it's a great experience to be part of.

    Day in and day out, we give everything we've got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning.

    To help maintain this high bar for success, we're constantly on the lookout for people to join us.

    So if you're a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

    To learn more about Lakeshore,

    Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

    People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    If things aren't equal, we all lose.

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