Continuous Improvement Analyst

Description

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

Position Overview

The Continuous Improvement Analyst is responsible for using business intelligence to produce information and insights that will drive operational efficiency in a CJ Logistics Distribution Center(s). They will collaborate with all warehouse departments to ensure all productivity issues are identified and resolved appropriately. They will also partner with all warehouse departments, including corporate continual improvement and engineering to facilitate projects and initiatives that improve the service, performance and cost position of the customer's business activities. In some locations, this role will also perform part, or all, functions of the Quality Analyst and/or Inventory Analyst.

Position Responsibilities

• Produce analyses and provide information required by operations and the customer
• Analyze 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)

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 or more years of experience in operations and experience in Lean Management and/or Six Sigma Methodology (or equivalent)
• Certifications in Continuous Improvement, Lean and/or Six Sigma Methodology is a plus
• 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
• Experience with project management concepts and techniques
• 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
• Must be willing to operate forklift

CJ Logistics America is an equal opportunity employer. It is CJ Logistics America'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.