Lean Process Improvement Analyst – DC Operations

Avantor; Bridgeport (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Business Process Improvement Analyst for the Visalia, CA site. The role drives Lean continuous improvement by translating business objectives into actionable projects and guiding teams across Purchasing, Inventory, and Distribution.

You will supervise change agents on small tasks, perform process audits, and lead ROI-focused implementations in a DC environment while collaborating with multiple levels of management.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ yrs experience in Distribution; familiarity with Purchasing, Inventory, Distribution, WMS Systems; EWM experience a plus.
• Experience implementing LEAN or Lean Six Sigma methodologies preferred; Six Sigma certification a plus.
• Able to work in a DC environment on the floor.
• Experience preparing and delivering presentations to multiple levels of management.
• Strong interpersonal skills (oral, written and presentation skills to all levels of an organization).
• Project management skills (ability and experience leading 5+ projects at a time).
• Ability to work within a team environment and clearly communicate individual objectives.
• MS Office Software - intermediate skill level (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Teams)

Responsibilities

• Design, lead and/or participate in Lean continuous improvement events related to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost/Efficiency.
• Conduct Process Audits, Safety Gembas and Waste Walks across DC network.
• Maintain SOPs and Documentation.
• Develop and maintain select trainings for the Distribution network, including train-the-trainer programs.
• Define, capture and analyze data and metrics.
• Identify and implement EWM enhancements.
• Project management/Implementation, focused on return on investment analysis of projects.
• Provide DC operational support (floor leadership).
• Other duties as defined.
• Travel up to 50%.

Skills

Distribution experience

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

WMS Systems

EWM

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Business Process Improvement Analyst for the Visalia, CA site. The role drives Lean continuous improvement by translating business objectives into actionable projects and guiding teams across Purchasing, Inventory, and Distribution.

You will supervise change agents on small tasks, perform process audits, and lead ROI-focused implementations in a DC environment while collaborating with multiple levels of management.