Process Improvement Engineer I

About The Role

The Process Improvement Engineer I will be tasked with promoting and driving efficiencies throughout the TRR network. This will be achieved by learning processes and using both observed methods and analyzed data to identify opportunities and communicate recommendations. They will partner with the on-site operations teams to find best-fit solutions, and aid in implementations.

What You Get To Do Everyday

• Technical documentation- Source relevant information required, recognize and make connections within processes to support clear documentation
• Process observations and time studies- Recognize elements to capture, accurately record and summarize findings, identify opportunities inferred from results
• Workstation design - Identify inefficiencies, test and implement changes
• Engineered labor standards- Collect data for, and develop labor models for low to medium-variance processes
• Labor planning- Identify and report on the factors that contribute to process flow
• Root cause analysis- Trace back process steps to find the true sources of process disruption through observation or data analysis
• Training- Aid in gathering training content for existing and new processes, support in training operators when necessary
• Analytic Proficiency- Maintain reporting and documentation with high accuracy as directed, correctly interpret data and how it applies
• Facilities design- Create production floor plans based on gathered requirements, propose optimal flows, aid in implementation
• Performance management- Understand KPIs and relevant metrics, maintain relevant tools and reporting, use reporting to recommend and drive improvement
• Presentation- Effectively communicate findings and answer related questions to audiences ranging up to senior management level

What You Bring To The Role

Minimum Requirements :

1 to 3 years experience-

Preferred Requirements :

Compensation, Benefits, Perks

The expected salary range for this role is $70,786.00-$85,170.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate's skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR's total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

The RealReal is the world's largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 37 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories-including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home-in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service.

The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That's why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Salary : $70,786 - $85,170