Sr Project Manager - Operations

Sonepar•Auburn, WA

38d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

There’s a Place for You at North Coast A career at North Coast is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington and we are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, and Eclipse
Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Committed to 100% accuracy and ‘Do It Right the First Time’ (DIRTFT)
Excellent recordkeeping and time management
Office-based role with high computer and phone usage
Light lifting up to 30 lbs.
Standard 40-hour workweek; occasional evenings/weekends based on business needs
Reliable on-site attendance required
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and interruptions

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

Manage projects and initiatives for NC and SUSA initiatives, ensuring alignment on strategic goals
Lead cross-functional projects and implementations for new products, processes, and technologies
Develop project charters, scopes, timelines, and sustainability metrics
Make sure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable impact
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status and outcomes
Apply ADKAR Change Management methods to current and future projects
Identify areas for productivity improvement at CDC, RDC, and Hubs
Design tools and teams to enhance processes using lean six sigma tools
Assess where our customer experience failures are centered, determining what processes to improve to prevent these failures
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
Determine, with the OET and Sonepar logistics, the primary success metrics to track
Lead the Quality Assurance program to use UET data for trend analysis
Drive measurable improvements in cost reduction, productivity, and quality
Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean Six Sigma workshops
Develop and mentor QIP (Quality Improvement Process) teams to optimize operations
Ensure alignment with SUSA metrics and KPIs, including CPL and LPPH
Transform existing RPMs into modern, standardized SOPs using approved Sonepar formats and flowcharts; review and update all existing RPMs to meet current or new standards
Create new SOP formatting standard (use Sonepar standard or enhance/simplify) stating what, why, who, and flow charts as appropriate
Own and manage the Quality Assurance program, including SOPs, audit protocols, and quality metrics
Train warehouse and operations staff on QA standards, tools, and procedures
Monitor quality performance through dashboards and trend analysis using UET data
Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment of quality objectives and sustained performance improvements throughout CDC, RDC, and Hubs
Other duties as assigned