Continuous Improvement Engineer - ExtendMyTeam
Miami, FL 33101
About the Job
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Location: Miami, FL
Role Description:
Our partner, a fast-growing Miami-based CPG company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our Warehouse Operations Team based in either Miami, FL, or Jacksonville, FL (relocation assistance provided). The ideal candidate will come from a Lean or Six Sigma background, have a curious mindset, and have the ability to dive deep into problems, identify issues, and drive to resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Challenge current processes through demonstrated methodologies and tools as well as provide guidance and knowledge to key operations leadership to lead and change the organization.
- Create a process improvement culture by using various tools such as: lean, Six Sigma, waste reduction, visual management, and others.
- Support operations through facilitation and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects, sustaining, improving, and streamlining overall processes
- Lead and facilitate Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping events with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions from end to end and drive bottom-line improvement.
- Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations
- Ability to manage priorities and work with multiple operations teams and 3PLs
- Ability to design and execute both building-level and network-wide initiatives
- Prepare executive-level updates as needed to report on strategic initiatives, functional progress, and business performance
- Other projects as assigned
- (This is an individual contributor role)
What you will need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain preferred
- Lean or Six Sigma knowledge
- 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, project management, and business development
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and have the ability to navigate and execute processes within ERPs (NetSuite)
- Excellent written, communication, and computer skills; attention to detail; ability to interact with other employees and outside vendors/partners
- Exceptional leadership & communication
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Ability to analyze data to identify issues and develop solutions
- A self-starter with the ability to complete tasks both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to travel 50% - 75% of the time both domestic and international
Source : ExtendMyTeam