Continuous Improvement Analyst

Parts Town•Addison, IL

18h

About The Position

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, Parts Town likes to do things a little differently. They are looking for passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. Parts Town has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list, thirteen years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list nine times. They were also voted by their Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace in 2020 and 2021. The Continuous Improvement Analyst is critical in helping the GFC team do their very best. The CI team is tasked with helping GFC teams do better and drive change. The analyst will be responsible for large data pulls and telling the story behind the numbers for projects. They will be a major contributor to process improvement projects, seeking insights in data to assist with storage optimization, labor management, and GFC processes. The role also involves maintaining accurate data records by gathering and auditing location types and sizes, gathering data for pre and post evaluation of projects including performing time studies, and participating in GFC LEAN and 5S projects. The analyst will advise and assist GFC teams in understanding LEAN and 5S.

Requirements

Ability to transform data into actionable decisions and insightful stories.
Passion for continuous improvement.
Expertise in MS Excel.
Experience pulling data from data repositories.
Experience leading LEAN and 5s projects as part of a small team.
2+ years’ experience in analytics.
Adaptability and ability to thrive within quickly changing environments.
Ability to be able to move around for long periods of time, and lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.
Fantastic communication skills.
Proficiency in English (verbal and written).

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Distribution Center or Global Fulfillment Center.

Responsibilities

Analyze existing GFC processes and assess shortcomings/gaps.
Reporting, ad-hoc data requests, understanding GFC processes, and understanding how ERP and WMS interact.
Help with the management of GFC data analytics.
Improve overall GFC quality through process improvement and help implement efforts such as 5S, LEAN, working closely with GFC team members.
Provide analytical support on labor management, productivity metrics, quality metrics, and other KPIs.
Assist in development and implementation of standard work, leader standard work and the Operational Management System.
Other duties as assigned.