Continuous Improvement Analyst

Description

CJ Logistics America

We provide integrated supply chain services for customers around the world, maximizing customer value through continuous improvement and innovation.

Operations Optimization Analyst - Continuous Improvement

The Operations Optimization Analyst for Productivity and Continuous Improvement is responsible for using business intelligence to produce information and insights that will drive operational efficiency across a network of CJ Logistics Centers. This Analyst will collaborate with the operations and engineering teams to ensure all productivity issues are identified and resolved appropriately. The Analyst facilitates projects and initiatives that improve the service performance and cost position of the customer's business activities.

Schedule: 1st shift

Produce analyses and provide information required by operations and the customer

• Analyze and manage labor expense, including productivity performance data
• Develop production plans, schedules and communicate business intelligence needs
• Produce Logistics Center Efficiency Analysis (e.g. pick line analysis)
• Produce LC scorecard and provide insight

Analyze, Audit and Oversee Continuous Improvement Activity

• Use data & statistical tools to create continuous improvement plans (including cost trending and improvement plans)
• Perform analysis to determine root cause of process barriers, identify sources of inefficiencies, waste or excess costs, and develop recommendations for process improvements
• Coach, champion and sometimes lead improvement projects within a distribution center
• Provide training recommendations to Operations Leadership

Operations Support

• Monitor adherence to leading practices and provide feedback to the leadership team regarding opportunities in current leading practices
• Identify and implement initiatives/projects that reduce costs and improve services to customers
• Collect and monitor activities to assess trends and opportunities for each Logistics Center and provide proactive recommendations
• Participate in safety committee (LPC activities)

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in SQL, data pulling, data analysis
• 2 or more years of experience in Operations and/or experience in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Proven ability to analyze data and provide recommendations based on analysis
• Ability to travel as needed

Preferred

• Experience with project management concepts and techniques
• Certifications in Continuous Improvement, Lean and/or Six Sigma

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work across a network and effectively interact with a variety of stakeholders
• Skilled in conveying information in understandable terms at all levels of the organization
• Objective and resilient when presenting findings and insights
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

The salary is commensurate with experience. We offer a market competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement. Local candidates only, please, as relocation assistance is not available for this position.

CJ Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. It is CJ's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information.