Lead Hub Operations Excellence

Purolator•Richmond, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you. Reporting to the Western Canada Engineering Manager, the Lead Hub Operations Excellence Engineer is responsible for all cost and quality improvement activities in the field. This includes employing engineering practices to help the company achieve its budgetary targets and become more effective and efficient. They will both lead and support the deployment of all new initiatives and technologies in the field.

Requirements

BASc Degree in Engineering or another related discipline.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a professional engineering discipline.
Strong competency with excel, word, powerpoint, autocad, visio, process mapping and GIS
Ability to effectively implement change.
Autonomous & able to work in a changing environment.
Able to effectively implement change and utilize change management principles.
Must be flexible to work in a 24 hour environment.
Ability to travel is required.
Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

Responsibilities

Employ engineering practices to develop optimum operating profiles for all Purolator Operations. (Develop new or improve current material handling equipment layouts to improve ergonomics, health and safety, capacity, and productivity)
Improve existing operational processes by employing engineering practices to support field operation to achieve Purolator’s KPI targets (H&S, Expense, Revenue, Quality)
Lead and Support deployment of new initiatives and national projects in the field for region
Very strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
Project Management, assist in equipment layout and design, standards development and auditing, process optimization and statistical analysis, used for development of trending and forecast information
Develop, manage and implement multiple projects providing realistic and accurate timeline, resource requirements and activity plans
Provide technical training and support to field personnel.
Key initiatives will also include support for the testing and implementation of new technologies, methodologies and procedures.
Employ standard engineering practices to develop optimum operating profiles for sortation and courier operations.
Create business cases and project plans to lead improvement efforts
Gather and analyze data to support Operations team members
Translate data findings into problem statements and drives decision making process of appropriate solutions
Other duties as assigned/required.