Job Summary:Researches, develops, and implements initiatives to enhance performance in strategic areas (productivity, cost, quality, customer service, etc.). Utilizes Lean/ Six Sigma techniques to research, identify, and test innovative concepts and eliminate waste. Works with cross-functional and continuous improvement teams to identify opportunities, create solutions, and document and communicate results to teams and leadership. This position is based out of our distribution center in Romeoville, IL. Principle ResponsibilitiesDevelop productivity and quality standards for distribution center teammatesPerforms time and motion studies to verify labor standards and create standard work documentation for distribution center activities.Maintain and develop the Supply Chain Outcome Review (SCOR) metrics and partner with distribution centers to identify and deliver on opportunities for improvementProvide weekly metrics to inventory control teams throughout the network related to inventory accuracy, root cause analysis, and development of standard work and work instructionsDocuments and assists in documentation of standard processes, standard work, and work instructions.Collaborates with project teams and subject matter experts to support change efforts and create processes to improve key performance areas.Utilizes Lean/TPS and/or Six Sigma techniques to research, identify, and test innovative concepts and eliminate waste in critical performance areas.Leads and/or participates in Kaizen events to develop and implement continuous improvement solutions.Uses appropriate data collection methods to measure continuous improvement initiatives' process, cost, and benefits.Provides technical and analytical support for strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects.Analyzes business data to identify areas where improvement is needed throughout the organization.Research, test, and communicate results of innovative concepts that can enhance performance in operations, management, and systems integration.Understands the Engineering Change Process and helps drive effective and timely execution. Serves as a resource for various tasks such as routing updates, BOM changes/updates, artwork updates, and ECR creation and/or completion.Document warehouse layouts and changes in AutoCADAbility to think through extensive data analysis and data mining for required information
