Sr Consultant, Operational Excellence - Distribution

Cardinal Health•Montgomery, NY

18d

About The Position

Operational Excellence is responsible for identifying and executing against performance improvement opportunities, enabling successful transformations across the enterprise, and using contemporary process improvement techniques while building people capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or similiar preferred
8+ years of experience in Operations, OPEX or Data Analytics preferred
Experience with Data Visualization tools (PowerBI/Tableau, Lucid, SQL preferred)
Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Experience with statistical software preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Preferred Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, etc.

Responsibilities

Identify and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities within the distribution network through data analysis, process observation, and organizational support.
Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions that address identified opportunities.
Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to analyze current processes, identify root causes of inefficiencies, and develop process improvements.
Develop and maintain project plans, track progress, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
Provide training and coaching to employees on Lean and Six Sigma principles and tools.
Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging technologies related to distribution and logistics.
Support the development and implementation of the overall OPEX strategy for the distribution network.
Work with stakeholders to ensure that implemented solutions are sustainable and aligned with business objectives.
Develop standard work instructions and process documentation to support implemented solutions.

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs