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Fred Meyer · 1 day ago

Logistics Continuous Improvement Leader

Clackamas, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Fred Meyer is seeking a Logistics Continuous Improvement Leader to drive Continuous Improvement and Industrial Engineering efforts. The role involves applying Lean Six Sigma tools to enhance Safety, Quality, and Reliability while mentoring teams and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Consumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsElectronicsFashionFitnessGroceryLifestyleRetailShopping

Hiring Manager

Stacey Poppe, SPHR

Responsibilities

Assist teams with goal setting and tracking CI measures

Select/apply appropriate CI tools to improve key measures

Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and the DMAIC process to complete projects with annual savings

Compile time study data, input time study data, and calculate associate percent performance by individual work element and overall performance

Analyze workforce utilization and operation data, such as production costs, production flow charts, and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment

Participate in industrial engineering projects

Provide technical expertise to support root cause analysis process

Create control plans to produce sustainable gains

Lead teams to solve problems, eliminate waste and reduce variation

Participate in project management initiatives and support commissioning, qualification, and verification for capital projects

Mentor/coach teams on CI and Lean/Six Sigma methodology

Utilize Kroger downtime system to identify/prioritize improvement opportunities

Develop/ leverage collaborative relationships to achieve work goals

Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements

Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles

Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

Qualification

Lean Six SigmaAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementSix Sigma Green BeltBachelor's Degree in EngineeringMicrosoft OfficeNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsConfidentialityFlexibility