Distribution Lean Improvement Specialist

Stier-Supply-Company; Gaston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Stier Supply Company, a family-owned leader in millwork and building materials, seeks a Production Improvement Specialist to drive operational excellence across our Distribution Centers. You will lead process-improvement initiatives, develop KPIs, and partner with DC leaders to standardize best practices.

Ideal candidates bring Lean/Kaizen experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to implement scalable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• 1-5+ years of experience in continuous improvement and/or operations in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, 6S, or similar process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading projects and driving change across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, and 6S methodologies
• Analyze processes, identify waste, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and quality
• Facilitate value stream mapping and cross-functional improvement projects
• Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and operational metrics
• Partner with Distribution Center leaders to standardize processes and implement best practices
• Support Warehouse Management System (WMS) adoption and process compliance
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and process documentation
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts
• Support change management initiatives tied to process and system improvements
• Travel to various locations to support implementation and sustainment

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean

Kaizen

6S

Analytical

Project leadership

Excel reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Stier Supply Company, a family-owned leader in millwork and building materials, seeks a Production Improvement Specialist to drive operational excellence across our Distribution Centers. You will lead process-improvement initiatives, develop KPIs, and partner with DC leaders to standardize best practices.

Ideal candidates bring Lean/Kaizen experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to implement scalable improvements.