North Coast Electric · 2 days ago
Sr Project Manager - Operations
North Coast Electric is part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor, offering electrical products and services to contractors. The Sr Project Manager - Operations will manage projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment on strategic goals while leading cross-functional projects and implementations for new products, processes, and technologies.
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Responsibilities
Manage projects and initiatives for NC and SUSA initiatives, ensuring alignment on strategic goals
Lead cross-functional projects and implementations for new products, processes, and technologies
Develop project charters, scopes, timelines, and sustainability metrics
Make sure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable impact
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status and outcomes
Apply ADKAR Change Management methods to current and future projects
Identify areas for productivity improvement at CDC, RDC, and Hubs
Design tools and teams to enhance processes using lean six sigma tools
Assess where our customer experience failures are centered, determining what processes to improve to prevent these failures
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
Determine, with the OET and Sonepar logistics, the primary success metrics to track
Lead the Quality Assurance program to use UET data for trend analysis
Drive measurable improvements in cost reduction, productivity, and quality
Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean Six Sigma workshops
Develop and mentor QIP (Quality Improvement Process) teams to optimize operations
Ensure alignment with SUSA metrics and KPIs, including CPL and LPPH
Transform existing RPMs into modern, standardized SOPs using approved Sonepar formats and flowcharts; review and update all existing RPMs to meet current or new standards
Create new SOP formatting standard (use Sonepar standard or enhance/simplify) stating what, why, who, and flow charts as appropriate
Own and manage the Quality Assurance program, including SOPs, audit protocols, and quality metrics
Train warehouse and operations staff on QA standards, tools, and procedures
Monitor quality performance through dashboards and trend analysis using UET data
Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment of quality objectives and sustained performance improvements throughout CDC, RDC, and Hubs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, and Eclipse
Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Committed to 100% accuracy and ‘Do It Right the First Time' (DIRTFT)
Excellent recordkeeping and time management
Benefits
Healthcare plans
Dental & vision
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee referral bonus
Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Robust wellness program
Gym reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
North Coast Electric
North Coast, family-owned and operated since 1913, is one of the largest and fastest growing electrical distributors in the nation with 43 locations operating in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Montana and Arizona.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2022-04-07
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