Operational Excellence Catalyst

Raymond Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Pengate Handling Systems is seeking an Optimization Specialist to drive operational excellence across field operations. You will lead Lean initiatives, streamline workflows, and develop dashboards to monitor performance, partnering with Service, Dispatch, Parts, Rental, and Logistics to remove bottlenecks and boost cross-functional efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of operational experience, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of operational experience, preferably in service-based or field operations.
• Experience with dispatch systems, fleet tracking tools, and operational metrics.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives using Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and other tools.
• Conduct process assessments and implement sustainable improvements.
• Partner with leaders across Service, Dispatch, Parts, Rental, and Logistics to streamline workflows.
• Standardize processes and develop staffing/resource forecasts.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to monitor performance.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Project management

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations

Tools

Dispatch systems

Fleet tracking tools

Operational dashboards

Job description

Pengate Handling Systems is seeking an Optimization Specialist to drive operational excellence across field operations. You will lead Lean initiatives, streamline workflows, and develop dashboards to monitor performance, partnering with Service, Dispatch, Parts, Rental, and Logistics to remove bottlenecks and boost cross-functional efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of operational experience, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.