Lean Process Improvement Analyst - Distribution & DC

Avantor; Visalia (CA); 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 focuses on translating business objectives into actionable projects while improving safety, quality, delivery and cost across the distribution network.

The analyst supervises change agents on small tasks and coordinates with multiple departments to drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ yrs experience in Distribution; familiarity with Purchasing, Inventory, Distribution, WMS Systems; EWM experience a plus.
• LEAN or Lean Six Sigma methodologies preferred; Six Sigma certification a plus.
• Able to work in a DC environment on the floor.
• Experience presenting to multiple management levels.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, written and presentation skills.
• Project management skills; 5+ projects led concurrently.
• Team collaboration with clear objective communication.
• Microsoft Office – intermediate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Design, lead, 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 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 ROI analysis.
• Provide DC operational support (floor leadership).
• Other duties as defined.
• Travel up to 50%.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Stakeholder communication

MS Office

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

WMS Systems (EWM)

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Business Process Improvement Analyst for the Visalia, CA site. The role focuses on translating business objectives into actionable projects while improving safety, quality, delivery and cost across the distribution network.

The analyst supervises change agents on small tasks and coordinates with multiple departments to drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Travel up to 50% may be required.