Continuous Improvement Lead (DC Operations)

1100 Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. • Strongsville, OH

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About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Lead (DC Operations) will guide Continuous Improvement & Safety thinking throughout supply chain operations in AIT’s various business units. This role involves both influencing OE analysts, DC Managers, and other key leaders, and individually leading and executing projects. Success in this position requires developing strong cross-functional relationships, identifying improvement opportunities using data, analysis, and observation, establishing lean principles in core operating processes, and empowering Applied associates through change management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years in continuous improvement, data analysis, and/or project management.
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; functions well independently and as a team member.
• Deep commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability, and willingness to take on new responsibilities, meet deadlines, and produce quality results.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or other OpEx platforms.
• Detailed experience in field operations at an industrial distribution business.
• SAP & EWM transactional experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand and communicate key metrics that create world-class results at AIT DCs.
• Influence DC leadership teams to align on these metrics and the necessary actions to achieve world-class performance.
• Manage projects and analytical resources as assigned.
• Ensure resource alignment with project goals.
• Implement measurement systems to track progress on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Analyze transactional data and business results to identify improvement opportunities.
• Use appropriate tools to drill down to root causes.
• Act as a coach for OE Analysts on AIT DC teams, ensuring high engagement, guidance, and accountability.
• Focus analytical resources on outcome-producing projects.
• Drive site and regional leaders to achieve optimum results and consistency across locations.
• Effectively communicate with senior management about project progress and results.
• Provide thought leadership on improvements to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost throughout related operations.

Benefits

• Applied Industrial Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level