What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Program Manager position at REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)?
Overview :
This job contributes to REIs success by designing and deploying best in class processes and building a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) across REIs Supply Chain (SC). This role will enable the Supply Chain team to operate in a more efficient, effective manner to reach short- and long-term productivity improvements and to better serve our customer. The role requires a highly resourceful leader with strong operations experience, self-motivation, keen sense of curiosity and bias towards action. They should possess the strong ability to coach and influence teams not reporting to them and have a successful track record of driving results. This position will be responsible for identifying, planning and leading cross functional improvements, as aligned with the CI Manager and SC Leadership. Using Lean Six Sigma disciplines, they will develop, scale, and standardize sustainable processes that reduce waste, utilize data-driven decision making, and promote an end-to-end problem solving mindset.
Responsibilities :
Continuous Improvement Program Management :
- Manage a portfolio of improvement projects that supports divisional priorities and ladders up to REIs strategic pillars
- Participate in and apply CI principles to a wide array of Supply Chain and Merchandising operations topics, while representing VOC from both shop floor and upstream / downstream stakeholders, including vendors as applicable
- Represent SC in cross divisional problem-solving engagements and effectively prepare and deliver presentations to exec leadership as needed
- Track and communicate progress of the CI portfolio through quantitative analysis and presenting measurable before / after conditions across a variety of forums
- Contribute to the SC CI strategy and roadmap
Leadership :
Training / Coaching / Facilitation :
Qualifications
Closing :
At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.
Pay Transparency
We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including : your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.
REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.
Base Pay Range :
USD $83,700.00 - USD $134,000.00 / Yr.
Salary : $83,700 - $134,000
