What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Excellence Analyst position at Applied Industrial Technologies?
This role is responsible for identifying and improving the outcomes of warehousing and operational processes to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction while ensuring a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Building the safety culture, including Behavior Based Safety analytics / reports and safety assessment coordination
- Managing the Warehouse Management System (WMS) as a power user, optimizing warehouse processes in receiving, picking, shipping, cycle count, and reporting
- Building the housekeeping culture through 5S education / execution and zone audits
- Driving accuracy improvements through error analytics / reporting, standard work instructions, and preventative measures
- Driving productivity improvements through time studies, expectation setting and process improvement initiatives
- Improving engagement through improving the onboarding / orientation structure and training
- Optimizing space through capacity / utilization assessments.
- Liaison with technical experts to support local system infrastructure
- Four-year degree from an accredited college/university preferred
- Deep commitment to continuous improvement & safety (Lean / Six Sigma methodology)
- Persuasive communicator / strong facilitator / structured and logical thinker
- Ability to challenge the status quo
- Self-directed
- Solid analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong computer skills: Excel, Power Point, Access, etc.
- Distribution as well as WMS / SAP experience preferred
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are 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.