Iris Software Inc. · 4 months ago
Continuous Improvement Specialist
USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelIRIS USA, Inc. is a leader in the organization industry, known for its innovative storage solutions and commitment to customer service. The Continuous Improvement Specialist will be responsible for leading process improvement initiatives across the company's distribution network, focusing on operational efficiency and service quality.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate and provide recommendations of all company-wide distribution activities to improve productivity, efficiencies, and accuracy
Research and identify root cause analysis of operational inefficiencies, utilizing a variety of data and recommend solutions
Lead distribution-related special projects as assigned
Assist in developing and implementing procedures
Collaborate with Distribution Managers to design and execute improvement projects aligned with KPIs
Provide training and support to facility staff during process changes to ensure successful adoption and sustainability
Assist with review of department budget and recommendations for improvement
Monitor progress of implemented changes, measure results against targets, and adjust as needed toward continuous improvement
Work with cross-functional teams including SCM, Production, Safety, and Quality to integrate improvement initiatives with company-wide distribution objectives
Assist in managing and reporting timely and accurate customer order fulfillment through various distribution channels: FTL, LTL, Ecommerce, 24-hour Drop Ship, D2C
Develop and recommend continuous process improvement
Facilitate facility transfers
Assist with inventory record accuracy through training and enforcing proper scanning procedures
Support and maintain a safe working environment in all activities, training, and outcomes
Act as Lead to customer audits to supply procedures, quality standards, and safe work practices
Travel to other facilities as assigned, included extended assignments, to lead projects and support change management efforts
Propose and enforces work procedures and warehousing practices to control costs and improve efficiency
Assist in managing departmental budgets
Effectively communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders using multiple tools to ensure effective visual communication
Perform similar level or nature of duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience
Knowledge of management principles
Knowledge of safety/OSHA principles
Knowledge of supply chain principles
Knowledge of customer service principles
Knowledge of warehouse basic processes
Knowledge of inventory principles
Knowledge of basic financial reports such as profit and loss
Knowledge of product specifications and terminology
Skill in using computer hardware, including keyboard, mouse, monitor, printers, and related hardware
Skill in Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Skill in performing intermediate math, using Microsoft Excel to find percentage, average, median, quartile, standard deviation, minimum, maximum, and range values
Skill in using product picking scanners, forklifts, pallet jacks, and related automated heavy equipment used in warehouses
Ability to travel to other facilities as assigned, included extended assignments, to lead projects and support change management efforts
Ability to develop and implement process improvement strategies
Ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and change adoption
Ability to present data and information in a variety of methods
Ability to continuously challenge oneself and others to improve better operating practices
Ability to act with urgency
Ability to review data and ensuring accuracy and timeliness and relevancy
Ability to identify causation of variances
Ability to multi-task under strict deadlines while having multiple priorities at one time
Ability to exhibit positive attitude and openness to learning
Ability to effectively communicate and work in a cross-cultural environment
Ability to demonstrate high-level of organization and planning
Ability to exercise independent motivation
Ability to follow verbal and written English instructions
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written
Ability to exhibit courteous and respectful demeanor towards all company personnel in words and action
Ability to exhibit a cooperative, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
Ability to build teamwork and resolve conflicts
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to analyze complex workflows and identify improvement opportunities
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Iris Software Inc.
Iris Software has been a trusted software engineering partner to several Fortune 500 companies for over three decades.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
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