RSC Process Improvement Manager - Ace Hardware Corporation

Our Company

Can-do attitude? Motivated? Helpful? You’ve come to the right place.

At Ace, we’re a place where you can make an impact. A place where your help is not only wanted, it’s encouraged and celebrated. A Chicago Tribune Top Workplace four years in a row. A place focused on the future, looking for new and better ways to compete in today’s marketplace. A place with an iconic history, a promising future and a competitive spirit. We like to win.

Sound like a place where you’d like to be? But wait, there’s more!

Our people are the foundation of what makes Ace great. We’re looking for the best people to help us fulfill our vision of being the most helpful hardware store on the planet. Join a competitive, fast-paced and friendly work environment and gain a sense of ownership, building on Ace’s continued success, and your own.

The impact you can have

The RSC Process Improvement Manager will identify and decrease waste by optimizing the performance of the different operational areas for all RSC’s (Distribution Centers). 

What you’ll do

• Oversee and lead the WMOS - Labor Management System Deployment effort to all Distribution Sites.  Develop and lead process improvement efforts and streamline processes in all centers.
• Manage the Labor Management System Governance and controls for all sites which includes project schedules, regular standard reviews for accuracy, steering committee meetings and RSC Communications.
• Manage a project team (engineers and field operators) to the successful implementation and governance of a Labor Management System on time and within budget.
• As part of the LMS Deployment and Labor Standard Governance, routinely assess RSC Change Management readiness, develop Change Management plan and materials, and conduct change management training/exercises.
• Continually improve operational performance and quality through the oversight of the Distribution standard work program, visual management, reporting and continuous improvement activities.
• Work with Horizontal Teams to identify, validate and complete process improvement business cases and ROI’s.
• Maintain Labor Standard records and governance program using Standards Pro Software and routinely audit for accuracy. 
• Lead and develop Sr Ops Managers.

What you need to succeed

• 25% travel required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Industrial Engineering, logistics or relevant business field.
• 7+ years' experience with Manhattan WMOS and Labor Management with emphasis on leading Labor Management System deployments, Labor Standards Governance, and operational process improvement.   
• 7+ years' experience strong analytical skills with an emphasis for data driven recommendations and decision making.  Perform collaborative analysis with field and other corporate functions (e.g., sales, operations, transportation, procurement, IT).
• Experience with development of labor standards using time study work measurement and MOST application.
• Strong collaboration skills, ability to lead, influence, and communicate across field and corporate departments, at all levels.
• Proven track record of achieving key performance indicators.
• Ability to emphasize, lead, and support our “Safety First” culture throughout DC operations.
• Successful experience leveraging Lean leadership, quality programs and collaborative performance improvements.

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Compensation Details:

$131700 - $168000 annually

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 126% of your target opportunity!)
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions, averaging 9.6% per year of eligible earnings over the past 5 years
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidaysdepending on the month of hire
• Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
• Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
• Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
• We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
• We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
• Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
• Adoption cost reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
• Identity theft protection

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.

We want to hear from you!
When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.