3-5 years of experience in continuous improvement, data analysis, or project management.
Preference for experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or other OpEx platforms.
Detailed experience in field operations at an industrial distribution business preferred.
Excellent analytic, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
Understand and communicate key metrics for world-class results at AIT DCs.
Manage projects and analytical resources to align with project goals.
Analyze transactional data to identify improvement opportunities and root causes.
Coach OE Analysts to ensure high engagement and accountability.
Drive site and regional leaders to achieve optimal results across locations.
Communicate project progress and results effectively to senior management.
Provide thought leadership on improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Engagement in impactful projects that drive operational excellence.
Access to industry-leading tools and methodologies for continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Scope of Responsibility
The Continuous Improvement Lead (DC Operations) will guide Continuous Improvement & Safety thinking throughout supply chain operations in AIT's various business units. This role involves both influencing OE analysts, DC Managers, and other key leaders, and individually leading and executing projects.
Success in this position requires developing strong cross-functional relationships, identifying improvement opportunities using data, analysis, and observation, establishing lean principles in core operating processes, and empowering Applied associates through change management.
Job Duties
Key Metrics Alignment: Understand and communicate key metrics that create world-class results at AIT DCs. Influence DC leadership teams to align on these metrics and the necessary actions to achieve world-class performance.
Project Management: Manage projects and analytical resources as assigned. Ensure resource alignment with project goals. Implement measurement systems to track progress on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
Data Analysis: Analyze transactional data and business results to identify improvement opportunities. Use appropriate tools to drill down to root causes.
Coaching: Act as a coach for OE Analysts on AIT DC teams, ensuring high engagement, guidance, and accountability. Focus analytical resources on outcome-producing projects.
Leadership: Drive site and regional leaders to achieve optimum results and consistency across locations.
Communication: Effectively communicate with senior management about project progress and results.
Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership on improvements to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost throughout related operations.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree: Required in a related field.
Experience: 3-5 years in continuous improvement, data analysis, and/or project management, with preference for experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or other OpEx platforms.
Field Operations: Detailed experience in field operations at an industrial distribution business preferred.
Skills:
Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; functions well independently and as a team member.
Deep commitment to continuous improvement.
Excellent organizational skills, ability, and willingness to take on new responsibilities, meet deadlines, and produce quality results.
