Continuous Improvement Specialist

Position at Parts Town

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: DC West (Glendale, AZ)

See What We're All About

As the fastest growing distributor of foodservice equipment parts, we like to do things a little differently. We believe our team should be like family. Not like a second cousin, twice removed, but more like the family you choose to be with every day. First, you have to demonstrate our core values and keep safety as your #1 priority, that's key. But we're also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list.

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of foodservice equipment parts? If not, no problem! We're more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That's what keeps us at the top of our game. We're proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list, fifteen years in a row and the Crain's Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for three consecutive years in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let's chat - Apply Today!

DC West Perks

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus

• Bi-Weekly Travel stipends

• Safety Shoes reimbursement program

• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs

• Volunteer opportunities

• Holiday pay and opportunities for overtime

• Referral Bonus Program

• We offer forklift training programs

• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses

• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away - don't worry, we've got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

As the Continuous Improvement Engineer, you are a critical member of the Continuous Improvement team. This role is based in Glendale, AZ and reports into a team that sits in Addison, IL. You will be leading CI initiatives in our brand new DC West facility. In this role, you will observe and analyze DC processes and help implement changes to increase productivity, efficiency, and promote safety. You will work with operations leaders and help them utilize the DMAIC process to optimize our DC. You will assist in various projects related to labor management and workflow optimization.

A Typical Day

• Analyze existing DC processes and assess short comings/gaps

• Create, maintain, audit DC SOPs

• Assist in development and implementation of preferred methods and labor standards

• Assist with promotion and education of LEAN concepts such as 5S and Waste Elimination

• Improve DC efficiencies and implement labor management practices

To Land This Opportunity

• You have the ability to transform data into actionable decisions and insightful stories

• You have experience with project coordination or project management

• You possess excellent communication skills verbal and written in English

• You are a self-starter looking to make an impact in a new role

• You consider yourself at least intermediate in MS Excel

• You have a demonstrated ability to drive change and promote continuous improvement

• You are familiar with CI methods (LEAN, Six Sigma, DMAIC, etc.)

• You're someone that thrives in a fast-paced environment, can self-manage, and juggle multiple priorities

• 1+ years' experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics or Internship experience leading continuous improvement efforts

About Your Future Team

Our Distribution Center Team is full of high-performing team members who have a passion and enthusiasm to work hard and play hard. Our Distribution Center is a very team-oriented atmosphere, and we strive to live up to our core values of safety, integrity, community, passion, courage, and innovation each and every day!

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.