Process Improvement Specialist-3

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry and apply today! DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Analyzing company processes and procedures Initiate and champion changes to develop an organizational mindset that drives process improvement, ownership, and accountability Serve as SME and lead practitioner to implement a process of ongoing improvement based on Lean practices Equip your DC with Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence tools and practices necessary to improve and optimize a process, methodologies, and technology performance Developing process enhancement strategies Investigation shortfall, issues, and complaints in current business processes Establishing norms and standards of company performance Collaborating ideas and strategies with members of management Provide regular reports along with KPI’s metrics demonstrating operational impact. Develop plans to improve quality, cycle time, and cost Develop presentations to facilitate discussions on projects or program progress and results Staying up to date with development in management and process optimization. Perform operational analyses, including risk assessments, mapping, redesign, simulation, root cause analyses, and time in motion studies Conduct in-depth analysis, including data collection, data analyses, and synthesis of data to generate critical insights for projects or Lean deployment strategies Complete post-implementation reviews to ensure successful delivery has bed achieved and to ensure that improvement can be made for future projects EDUCATION & TRAINING A Bachelor’s degree in business preferred PMP preferred 2 years proven continuous improvement, analytical experience from a similar role, including project management and business analysis KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Proven track record in facilitation, public speaking, training, presentation, and communication Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required Have a track record of taking ownership and driving results Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated success initiating change and ability to influence at all levels Proficiency in project management software SKILLS & ABILITIES Handling regular stock will include lifting or carrying parts more than 60 lbs. up to 25% of the time. The majority of lifting and carrying will involve parts between 5 and 50 lbs. WORKING CONDITIONS WORK ENVIRONMENT Large open environment Noise level is typically moderate Lots of activity, workers, and equipment are constantly moving, which requires constant adherence to safety procedures and rules EQUIPMENT OSHA approved steel-toed safety shoes required from the first day on the job. FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.