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At Aspect Retail Logistics, we keep our customers stores supplied with the everyday products customers depend on. Our high-volume grocery distribution center operates in a safety-first, team-driven environment where reliability, accuracy, and productivity matter.

Specialization: High-Volume Grocery Distribution & Warehouse Operations

Job Description:

We are looking for a Process Excellence Engineer to join our fun, transparent, and problem-solving team! You will be responsible in leading and supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) projects at the site level, using Six Sigma and Lean tools and methodologies. Your position is highly influential and will interface with Aspect Retail Logistics US employees at all levels and various functions across the business.

You know how to effectively utilize and coach lean, six sigma, engineering methodologies, tools, root cause analysis, and waste reduction in achieving process excellence and developing a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset across our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies process gaps, analyze, recommends, and implements process improvement through effective facilitation and execution of projects using Project Management, Lean, and Six Sigma tools and methodologies
• Works with business and site leadership to conduct diagnostics and assessments of critical site and business needs. Assists in the development of a thorough, effective, and timely CI plan to address the top business needs at sites.
• Works with front-line team members and process owners in identifying process gaps and improvement opportunities
• Drive process improvement projects to achieve dramatic improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Manager labor standards by analyzing work samples, workflow, methods of production, and operator techniques; assessing the techniques, staffing, and equipment utilized to determine production rates and capacities.
• Provide formal and informal training, coaching, mentoring to Aspect Retail Logistics site leadership and associates
• Must be able to translate concepts to local situations and help individuals and team progress in understanding and applying correct problem-solving methods for sustainable business improvements
• Lead and supports continuous improvement projects using fundamentals of lean that lead to improved business results; perform audit compliance to lead plans to prevent from backsliding.
• Provide Project Management support during the implementation of CI projects/initiatives.
• Develop presentations, reports, post-mortem, project close-out
• Lead the gathering and statistical analysis of data to support the business make an informed decision.
• Design and develop complex/automated data reporting and dashboard
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in leading Six Sigma projects in Supply Chain & Logistics
• Degree in Industrial Engineering or similar or Supply Chain Management
• Lean and/ or Six Sigma certified and hands-on experience using expert level command of lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies
• PMP Certification preferred
• Proven facilitation, negotiation, and influential skills and entrepreneurial approach
• Prior experience leading projects incorporating 5S, Kanban, Visual Management, and other Lean methodologies
• Proven understanding of cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement productivity, and throughput improvement
• Experience in advanced automation from a manufacturing perspective prefered
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Builds and manage effective project team
• Warehouse Engineering knowledge (proficiency with slotting, labor standards - time studies, DC layouts and optimization flow, KPIs/metrics, headcount rationalization and forecasting)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexible and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Software expert (MS office, Smartsheets, Visio, Mapping analysis, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Expert in statistics and SQL database, etc.
• Ability to travel

Work Environment

• Fast-paced warehouse and production environment
• Some travel required, local and cross border US Citizenship is important due to travel requirements

WHY JOIN US?

• Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
• The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
• 401K with a company match
• Company team wear allowance
• Company sponsored social events
• Community volunteering

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.