Operational Excellence Manager- Supply ChainPosition SummaryResponsible for designing Warehouse and Logistics processes to optimize service quality and compliance while optimizing and fully tapping D365 and Tasklet capabilities. Working with the Director Warehouse & Logistics to develop Metrics, Reporting and Governance to drive visibility, service quality and compliance. Serves as Workstream co- lead for D365 pick pack and ship implementation; delivering the crawl, walk and run vision while serving as liaison between Warehouse, OPS, IT, D365 implementation and support teams and Tasklet ISV. This also includes leading all design, training and testing for D365 (UAT, EUT, etc) as well as designing any required customizations. Serving as SME and super user - navigating between PROENERGY facilities; training, trouble shooting and designing all necessary adjustments.
Reports To: Director WH & Logistics
Work Location: 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301
Position ResponsibilitiesWarehouse Operations & Inventory Management- Design warehouse and logistics material flow processes for production, repair, service, and customer fulfillment activities
- Optimize processes while optimizing and fully taking advantage of the D365 and Tasklet offering and capabilities
- Implement industry best practices and remove waste from processes
- Actively learn and apply new features and solutions - primary liaison with D365 implementation teams and customer support. Also primary liaison with Tasklet and PROENERGY IT
D365- Co-lead for Pick to Ship workstream - leading design, testing, training and customization for warehouse and logistics
- Delivering crawl walk run (all phases of the implementation for next few years)
- Liaison between workstreams (Depot, Packagin, Test, Finance, Quality e.t.c); Collaboratively designing optimal material flow and control across the value stream
- SME and Super user - physically navigating between facilities training, coaching, problem solving and designing customizations where necessary
Mobile Device Implementation- Own the Mobile device program for PROENERGY warehouse and logistics
- Liaison with Tasklet and IT for implementation and sustainment of the solution
- First Level support for Warehouse and Logistics employees - including training, first level trouble shooting, interfacing with tasklet support teams to resolve issues, interfacing with ProEnergy IT
Training and Development- Work with the change management teams to develop training for warehouse and logistics
- Lead training for warehouse and logistics employees
- This role will own the training program for warehouse and logistics and will be responsible for working with warehouse and logistics manager to update and train teams
Reporting & Data Analysis- Work with the Warehouse and Logistics Manager to define Metrics and KPIs for future organization (2027 and beyond)
- Develop Warehouse and Logistics Reporting - includes standard reports from D365 and any needed customizations
- Develop the cadence for executive reporting and the reporting format
- Transform the data into actionable improvements and controls for our business (supporting CI and governance)
- This includes leading Kaizen events and improving process and controls
- This includes working with IT, Tasklet and D365 to develop solutions and customizations
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in related field (Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business Administration)
- 7 years of managing warehouse(s) and leading teams
- 7 years using ERP systems - D365 is a plus
- Experience in analyzing, building and scaling warehousing systems, capabilities and implementation.
- Technical competence including understanding software, hardware, networks, etc.
- Must be able to Read, Write, and Understand English fluently.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
Desired Qualifications- Organizational and communication skills to include management of multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Proficient in the use of various MS Office Suite programs
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to perform research, compile and analyze data, and write clear, concise, and accurate reports on complex subjects
- Experienced in Warehousing transformation projects and incl. Warehousing Solutions
