Process Improvement Specialist

Overview

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Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.

Our Distribution team based in Leeds has a new opportunity to join in the role of Process Improvement Specialist
. You will drive operational excellence within our distribution centre, delivering the design, implementation, and continued improvement of new, enhanced, and existing business software applications and processes for Farnell Global.

As a new role to the business, we seek proven experience in analysing end-to-end processes and workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance productivity, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. You will be responsible for building business cases, documenting evidence, and the overall implementation of projects. This role supports delivering exceptional value and efficiencies to ensure seamless delivery of products to customers and best-in-class service.

Note:

This job is fully based on site 5 days per week, with flexible hours between 6am-11pm on a 37.5 hour contract.

We Offer a Competitive Salary And Benefits, Including

• Pension scheme with pension matching up to 8%
• Access to Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy additional holiday
• Reward schemes - Online shopping portal and cash-back schemes
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free onsite Parking with car share parking and EV charging points
• Subsidised canteen with USB charging, televisions, and breakout area
• Wellbeing initiatives and mentoring programmes
• Full access to Linked In Learning

• Similar experience in Logistics, Distribution, and Warehousing
• Knowledge of manual to automation processes is preferred
• Experience using quality management methods, e.g., Lean or Six Sigma
• Experience in end-to-end processes and workflows
• Ability to review existing business processes and develop sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable business process improvements
• Proven experience in finding efficiencies, documenting evidence, producing business cases, and collaborating across teams to facilitate and manage projects

• Planning, performing, and implementing process improvement initiatives
• Evaluate and document existing processes
• Organising, leading and facilitating cross-functional projects
• Developing metrics that provide data for process measurement and identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities
• Collecting data to identify root causes of problems
• Measuring performance against process requirements and aligning improvements to shortfalls
• Providing consultation on re-engineering techniques to improve process performance and product quality
• Producing and delivering presentations and training courses, including measurement, analysis, improvement, and control
• Creating surveys and analysis to understand and embed best practices for techniques and processes
• Communicating team progress and performing cost-benefit analyses
• Collecting and analysing process, quality, cost and benefit data
• Initiating, developing and recommending business practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, increased productivity, reduced cost and improved decision-making

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not an exhaustive list of duties and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region:
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EMEA.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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