Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Miami, FL

Role Description:

Our partner, a fast-growing Miami-based CPG company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our Warehouse Operations Team based in either Miami, FL, or Jacksonville, FL (relocation assistance provided). The ideal candidate will come from a Lean or Six Sigma background, have a curious mindset, and have the ability to dive deep into problems, identify issues, and drive to resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

Challenge current processes through demonstrated methodologies and tools as well as provide guidance and knowledge to key operations leadership to lead and change the organization.

Create a process improvement culture by using various tools such as: lean, Six Sigma, waste reduction, visual management, and others.

Support operations through facilitation and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects, sustaining, improving, and streamlining overall processes

Lead and facilitate Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping events with cross-functional teams to optimize solutions from end to end and drive bottom-line improvement.

Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations

Ability to manage priorities and work with multiple operations teams and 3PLs

Ability to design and execute both building-level and network-wide initiatives

Prepare executive-level updates as needed to report on strategic initiatives, functional progress, and business performance

Other projects as assigned

(This is an individual contributor role)

What you will need:

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain preferred

Lean or Six Sigma knowledge

5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, project management, and business development

Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and have the ability to navigate and execute processes within ERPs (NetSuite)

Excellent written, communication, and computer skills; attention to detail; ability to interact with other employees and outside vendors/partners

Exceptional leadership & communication

Demonstrated ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced and changing environment

Ability to analyze data to identify issues and develop solutions

A self-starter with the ability to complete tasks both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to travel 50% - 75% of the time both domestic and international