Operations Excellence Leader – Continuous Improvement

Americold Logistics LLC; Watsonville (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,500 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics LLC is seeking an Industrial Engineering leader to drive labor productivity, inventory control, and continuous improvement across multiple sites in California. You will develop engineered labor standards, validate time-studied processes, implement performance incentives, and coach site teams on labor management and process tools while traveling up to 75%.

Strong analytical, PMO, and change-management skills are required, along with RF scanning and warehouse management systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering or equivalent (Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering/Logistics) required.
• 6+ years of work experience in Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Continuous Improvement and PMO skill required.
• Proficiency with RF Scanning and Warehouse Management Systems required.
• Experience providing Engineering support to multiple sites; strong analytical skills.
• Exposure to leading multisite engineering projects; strong interpersonal and change-management skills.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office; strong time management skills.
• Ability to read and utilize financial data; high travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and project support to Americold facilities; drive labor productivity and inventory improvements.
• Leverage dashboards to monitor labor, inventory, and service performance; identify issues and drive corrective actions.
• Validate and maintain time-studied standards; calculate and implement performance incentives.
• Ensure Work Force Management is accurate and utilized on-site; coach operations teams.
• Evaluate material handling equipment requirements; develop scopes and estimates.
• Keep abreast of warehousing tech; develop best practices and SOP library.
• Lead and support various continuous improvement projects; drive labor, inventory, and other initiatives.
• Create pricing models for new or changing businesses utilizing engineered standards.
• Conduct audits and site analyses to identify performance gaps and benchmarks.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

PMO

RF Scanning

WMS

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Time management

Change management

Financial data

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Americold Logistics LLC is seeking an Industrial Engineering leader to drive labor productivity, inventory control, and continuous improvement across multiple sites in California. You will develop engineered labor standards, validate time-studied processes, implement performance incentives, and coach site teams on labor management and process tools while traveling up to 75%.

Strong analytical, PMO, and change-management skills are required, along with RF scanning and warehouse management systems