Operational Excellence Manager- Supply Chain

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

Responsible for designing Warehouse and Logistics processes to optimize service quality and compliance while optimizing and fully tapping D365 and Tasklet capabilities. Working with the Director Warehouse & Logistics to develop Metrics, Reporting and Governance to drive visibility, service quality and compliance. Serves as Workstream co- lead for D365 pick pack and ship implementation; delivering the crawl, walk and run vision while serving as liaison between Warehouse, OPS, IT, D365 implementation and support teams and Tasklet ISV. This also includes leading all design, training and testing for D365 (UAT, EUT, etc) as well as designing any required customizations. Serving as SME and super user – navigating between PROENERGY facilities; training, trouble shooting and designing all necessary adjustments.

Reports To: Director WH & Logistics

Work Location: 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

Position Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management

• Design warehouse and logistics material flow processes for production, repair, service, and customer fulfillment activities
• Optimize processes while optimizing and fully taking advantage of the D365 and Tasklet offering and capabilities
• Implement industry best practices and remove waste from processes
• Actively learn and apply new features and solutions – primary liaison with D365 implementation teams and customer support. Also primary liaison with Tasklet and PROENERGY IT
  
  

D365

• Co-lead for Pick to Ship workstream – leading design, testing, training and customization for warehouse and logistics
• Delivering crawl walk run (all phases of the implementation for next few years)
• Liaison between workstreams (Depot, Packagin, Test, Finance, Quality e.t.c); Collaboratively designing optimal material flow and control across the value stream
• SME and Super user – physically navigating between facilities training, coaching, problem solving and designing customizations where necessary
  
  

Mobile Device Implementation

• Own the Mobile device program for PROENERGY warehouse and logistics
• Liaison with Tasklet and IT for implementation and sustainment of the solution
• First Level support for Warehouse and Logistics employees – including training, first level trouble shooting, interfacing with tasklet support teams to resolve issues, interfacing with ProEnergy IT
  
  

Training and Development

• Work with the change management teams to develop training for warehouse and logistics
• Lead training for warehouse and logistics employees
• This role will own the training program for warehouse and logistics and will be responsible for working with warehouse and logistics manager to update and train teams
  
  

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Work with the Warehouse and Logistics Manager to define Metrics and KPIs for future organization (2027 and beyond)
• Develop Warehouse and Logistics Reporting – includes standard reports from D365 and any needed customizations
• Develop the cadence for executive reporting and the reporting format
• Transform the data into actionable improvements and controls for our business (supporting CI and governance)
• This includes leading Kaizen events and improving process and controls
• This includes working with IT, Tasklet and D365 to develop solutions and customizations
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business Administration)
• 7 years of managing warehouse(s) and leading teams
• 7 years using ERP systems – D365 is a plus
• Experience in analyzing, building and scaling warehousing systems, capabilities and implementation.
• Technical competence including understanding software, hardware, networks, etc.
• Must be able to Read, Write, and Understand English fluently.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Organizational and communication skills to include management of multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Proficient in the use of various MS Office Suite programs
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to perform research, compile and analyze data, and write clear, concise, and accurate reports on complex subjects
• Experienced in Warehousing transformation projects and incl. Warehousing Solutions
  
  

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.