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Our distribution business is experiencing transformative growth—with no end in sight. That’s why we’re looking for a Six Sigma Business Director of Process Improvement for our Carson, CA, distribution center to identify, evaluate and implement operational improvements that generate cost savings and efficiencies. Our ideal candidate will be a change agent with strong communication skills who can garner support from those around them for the changes they seek, and motivate and influence the team t... more details

Job Description

Our distribution business is experiencing transformative growth—with no end in sight.

That’s why we’re looking for a Six Sigma Business Director of Process Improvement for our Carson, CA, distribution center to identify, evaluate and implement operational improvements that generate cost savings and efficiencies. Our ideal candidate will be a change agent with strong communication skills who can garner support from those around them for the changes they seek, and motivate and influence the team to advance and achieve their goals and objectives. This strategic business role will report to our SVP of Distribution and will positively impact business operations by creating a competitive advantage and improve financial performance.

A day in the office looks like this:

Planning, performing and implementing process improvement initiatives
Diagraming and evaluating existing processes
Organizing, leading and facilitating cross-functional project teams; developing metrics that provide data for process measurement, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities
Collecting and analyzing data to identify root cause of problems; measuring performance against process requirements; aligning improvement to performance shortfalls
Delivering presentations and training courses including measurement, analysis, improvement and control; surveying and analyzing best practices for techniques and processes; communicating team progress; performing cost and benefit analyses
Leading process improvement projects within the business units
Collaborating with other Business Process teams to develop and execute process improvement

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification required
2+ years of Six Sigma Black Belt experience in process improvement at a distribution center
Strong financial acumen/experience in calculating cost benefit analysis and ROI
Experience with cross-functional projects involving executive level members as well as support staff and distribution associate employee
Data analysis and predictive modeling experience; ability to execute complex analysis and synthesize into a storyline to socialize, influence and drive action across the organization
Advanced PC skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel (VLOOKUP, pivots, if-then statements, charts, graphs), Access (query, table comparison, building macros, building multiple links, creating dashboards), PowerPoint and Visio (development of process flows, map design layouts, value stream mapping)
Self-motivated, organized and capable of proactively identifying, sourcing and handling multiple projects (3-5 projects at any one given time) to successful completion
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to promote trust and collaboration to build strong relationships

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

Salary: $145,000-$155,000 with an annual bonus of up to 20%
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
On-site preschool for our employees’ children
On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it

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Director Jobs: $15-$57/Hr. Multiple Positions Hiring Immediately

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Hiring Immediately! Multiple Positions Available. $15-$57/Hr.