Operational Excellence Specialist

Taco, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist to drive improvements and enhance business performance. This role is pivotal in analyzing data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing strategies for continuous improvement. Join a family-oriented company that values innovation and personal growth, offering competitive salaries and benefits. If you have a passion for operational excellence and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

On-site training programs

Profit sharing

Health and well-being initiatives

Diversity celebration

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in operational excellence and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and ability to lead trainings.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and collaborate with teams to improve performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators and prepare reports for management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Epicor

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As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

• A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
• A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
• A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time Salary

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: Onsite

Position Summary: The Operational Excellence Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and enhancing overall business performance. They are responsible for identifying and coding issues related to various areas such as orders and inventory. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, develop strategies, and implement initiatives to optimize operational processes and drive continuous improvement.

Measures of success:

• Reason codes are assigned to each occurrence
• Key performance indicators show improvement year over year

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analyze data and information, as well as work with cross-functional teams to continuously assign reason codes for missed/poor performance in various areas (such as on-time performance, excess/obsolete inventory, shipping errors, etc.).
• Identify gaps in targeted key performance indicators and develop strategies to address them or recommend opportunities for Continuous Improvement teams.
• Continue to build knowledge of the organization and processes and list areas of continued process improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify where operational goals and objectives are not in alignment with key performance indicators.
• Monitor and track key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of operational excellence initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Lead trainings as needed.
• Lead and/or participate on a Continuous Improvement team as required.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or a related field; significant applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus
• 4+ years of proven experience in driving operational excellence and process improvement initiatives
• Strong working knowledge of various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with the ability to become a subject matter expert on Epicor
• Demonstrated experience in understanding planning processes
• Ability to influence upward, across and down without formal authority
• Adept at leading trainings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities

Work Environment: This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology. Verbal and auditory capability are required. Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas. This position reports into the site every day and may be able to work from home on an ad hoc basis.

Management: This position has no direct reports.

Benefits: With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore. Taco employees benefit from a company that:

• Provides competitive salaries and benefits
• Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Is mindful about family, health and well-being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
• Embraces and celebrates diversity

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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