Continuous Improvement Specialist

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance repair and operations (MRO) products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition ID 19844 Employment Type: Full Time Job Category: Engineering Work Location: Reno, NV Whse

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for developing planning and executing effective and efficient quality and continuous improvement events while balancing potential risks, costs, and improvements. They partner with all departments to build a culture of operational excellence and guide the development and improvement of processes that will streamline activities while increasing the quality of outputs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate multiple Lean Kaizen events driving the cross-functional team to implement change resulting in streamlined processes. • Instill the Continual ImprovementLean Kaizen approach of breakthrough improvements throughout the MSC organization. • Proactively drives change and process improvements across all functional areas. • Work with MSC leadership to identify areas for Lean Kaizen events, establish goals and objectives for each event, create project charter, and select cross-functional team members and leaders. • Participate in development of Continual ImprovementLean training materials & curriculum. • Help functional area associates periodically review their business key performance measures, major accomplishments, and significant issues & challenges, and identify improvement opportunities. • Deliver: • Present the Continual ImprovementLean training courses to all levels of the organization, including MSCs management team, trains and educates leadership and associates on the purpose, value, and application of Continual Improvement tools. • Support and facilitate the development of the Continual ImprovementLean initiative and cascading the methodology throughout MSC. • Drives associates to establish and track business performance metrics to measure results and ensure continuous sustainable improvement occurs across MSC processes. • Help associates measure results of implemented improvements and communicates successes along with identifying training needs and resources required to support continuous improvement activities. • Participate in the identification and implementation of new tools, technology, and strategies to help promote continuous improvement within MSC. • Provide and coordinate training on the use and application of various Lean tools and techniques. • Assist associates in establishing and refining performance scorecards, including performance measures, drivers, and influences, along with establishing performance standards and improvement targets. • Ensure Business Owners complete all tasks by acting as liaison for the Continual Improvement team and related cross-functional areas. • Identify and incorporate external best practices into MSCs Continual ImprovementLean initiative. • Perform data analysis prep work and follow through on all open action items required to successfully facilitate a Lean Kaizen event. • Responsible for coordinating and participating in 30-60-90-day, 6-month, and 1-year follow-up meetings for each event to ensure action items are completed and improvements are realized and maintained. • Communicate cross-functionally at all levels within the company, including senior management. • Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSCs vision and unity of purpose. • Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

What You Need:

• A bachelors degree in business, engineering, or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum two years of Lean Six Sigma project management training and/or other related methodologies.
• Excellent presentation, oral, and written communications skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills are required.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Visio.

Bonus Points:

• If You Have Experience in a distribution environment is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A valid drivers license may be required.
• Position requires up to 20 travel.
• This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

COMPENSATION

Starting salary: $56,280 - $85,233 depending on candidate location and experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidates relevant experience, education requirements, and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.

WHY MSC

People. Collaboration. Thats how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80 years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500 team members achieve their potential.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your familys health, well-being, and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits.

Your Future Benefits.

You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles - Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs and requirements known.