Operational Excellence Analyst

Penske; Mississippi; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske is seeking an Operational Excellence Analyst in Mississippi responsible for supporting initiatives within the Operational Excellence department. Major tasks include data analysis, process improvement, and documentation creation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree and have at least 2 years of relevant technical experience, including Six Sigma certifications. This role requires strong analytical skills and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, concentration in a relevant field.
• Intermediate experience in Statistical Analysis or Process Automation.
• At least 2 years in a technical or Industrial Engineering role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Automate data retrieval and visualization processes.
• Develop and maintain data visualization dashboards.
• Develop as-is process mapping and analysis.
• Observe processes and execute time studies.
• Develop SOPs to support initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Process automation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time studies

Statistical analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree (preferred)

Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt (preferred)

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Position Summary

The Operational Excellence Analyst is primarily responsible for completing tasks directly or indirectly supporting key initiatives within the Operational Excellence department, including industrial engineering assignments, data organization, manipulation, visualization and analysis, documentation design and creation, and identification of process improvements.

Major Responsibilities

Data Analysis / Report Generation:

• Automate data retrieval and visualization processes
• Perform analytics per traditional and new approaches
• Develop and maintain data visualization dashboards

Process Improvement / Process Automation:

• Develop as-is process mapping and analysis
• Identify waste and develop solutions
• Develop automation techniques to reduce waste

Time Studies / Process Observation:

• Observe processes at PTL and PL locations
• Execute time studies: Setup – Execute – Report Out
• Develop findings and recommendations reports

Documentation Creation / Content Management:

• Develop and maintain SOPs to support initiatives
• Manage collaborative document management portals
• Develop and maintain key departmental documents
• Other projects as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, concentration in
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering (other), Statistics, Business Analytics preferred
• Master's Degree preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt, Lean certifications preferred
• 2 years of experience in a technical role utilizing data analysis or process analysis skillsets preferred. This can include coop or internship assignments
• 2 years in an Industrial Engineering or equivalent role preferred. This can include coop or internship assignments
• Intermediate level of experience in Statistical Analysis and / or Process Automation
• Introductory level of experience in Project Management, Time Studies, and / or Process Mapping.
• Introductory level of experience using Minitab
• Should have the ability to problem solve in data structures
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be well organized & be able to multi task / work on multiple projects
• Travel requirements will be in the 10-25% range
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.