Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Drive process improvement activities to achieve dramatic improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development. Develop advanced competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards and coaches' employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles. Applies company methodologies and tools, engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations. Establishes and implements performance measures. Work with site leadership to conduct assessments of critical site and business needs. Develop a thorough effective and timely continuous improvement plan to address the top business needs at Ace sites.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES:- 10% travel required
- B.S. Industrial Engineering or other engineering degree required
- Minimum 3 years experience in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Warehousing or related field. 5+ preferred
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and also organization and team building skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point are required.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
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 EmployerAce 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.
Posting ID: 600502225Posted: 2021-01-18