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