Implementation Specialist

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A Brief Overview

The Supply Chain Implementation Specialist will develop and govern standardized processes, lead project workstreams within the larger program, drive continuous improvement and support the deployment of new systems providing greater efficiencies across Safelite's distribution network.

The Implementation Specialist is responsible for identifying and solving business problems using process improvement methodologies and assisting with coaching and training associates. Other aspects of the job include driving operational effectiveness in the warehouses and distribution centers.

What You Will Do

• Operational trainer that will participate in a 12–14-month Warehouse Management System (WMS) deployment to DC, warehouse, and store locations.
• Maintain, deploy Koerber Labor Advantage (LMS) application including conducting time studies and establishing reasonable expectations
• Train on new Safelite WMS and OMS (Oracle Fusion) applications
• Validate test scenarios of new applications during UAT phase.
• Primary trainer for later phase deployment of additional functionality (i.e., labor management, serialization)

Operational Effectiveness and Project Management

• Responsible for leading projects or workstreams, managing budgets and timelines
• Identify and document operational standards in the warehouses. Identify opportunities to maximize productivity & reduce waste.
• Recommend process efficiencies and oversee changes to the facility layout to improve flow and throughput.

Process Improvement Events

• Assists with process improvement projects (with a small to medium scope) using process improvement methodologies (ex. DMAIC, Kaizen, A3, and JDI's) within one department or one process of a larger workstream.
• Communication
• Train new leaders on current process and systems
• Change champion, re-enforce communications/strategy.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Industrial Engineering Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years years’ experience with engineered standards, process improvement and project management Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Warehouse Management & Order Management systems experience preferred.
• OCM experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem solving & critical thinking skills.
• High credibility/Influencer
• Highly effective communication skills -- Verbal and Written
• Decision maker who is driven and can work independently as well as with teams.
• Proficient with Excel, Access, Word, Power Point, Visio and AutoCad
• Must be able to travel up to 75%

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

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Diversity: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Safelite.com/Careers.

Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability. Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws and regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.

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