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Job type full-time
Full job description
Vroom is an innovative end-to-end ecommerce company that is revolutionizing the car buying experienceOur scalable, data-driven technology brings all phases of the vehicle buying and selling process to consumers wherever they are and offers an extensive selection of vehicles, transparent pricing, competitive financing, and contact-free, at-home pick-up and deliveryWe have experienced tremendous growth and have become a disruptive force in the automotive industryVroom is an exciting, dynamic workplace, and there`s no better time to join the team than right now.
The senior continuous improvement lead is responsible for leading teams and facilitating workshops to constantly drive and implement continuous improvement/lean processes to improve throughput, quality and recon costsWork in conjunction with management and shop floor teams on developing and executing continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Execute projects, events, and activities (including kaizen events and activities) associated with soft and hard savings targets and track through to closure
Proficiency in minitab for statistical software for data analysis and reporting on key performance metrics to support teams in decision making process
Data analysis and reporting on key performance metrics to support teams in decision making process
Coach and develop associates on continuous improvement concepts
Propose improvement projects to operations management team
Deploy/drive daily management rapid improvement process
Act as a change agent as vroom transforms to a lean organization
Standardize, integrate, and benchmark best practices
Follow-up and sustain on improvements from projects, kaizen events and workshops
Must be able to work independently and drive results
Safety responsibilities:
Employees are responsible for individual compliance with all safety rules, policies, and procedures
Qualifications and experience:
Minimum 6 years of progressive experience of implementing lean in a manufacturing or transactional environment with knowledge of the toyota production system (tps) or a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering technology with 2 or more years of experience of implementing lean in a manufacturing or transactional environment with knowledge of the toyota production system (tps)
Six sigma or kaizen certifications highly preferred
Technician certified with a six sigma black belt/green belt and/or lean leader/kaizen leader (american society for quality or recognized equivalent certification)
Must possess a broad practical approach to continuous improvement and problem solving.
Strong understanding of manufacturing and transactional operations.
Excellent computer and analytical skills
Excellent communications skills
Proficient with microsoft office and google suite
Expert proficiency with minitab statistical software (regression, sampling, doe, anova, control charts etc.)
Des (discreet event simulation would be a plus)
Supervisory responsibilities:
This position has no direct reports
Commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity
Vroom is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a work environment where all employees can find their driveTo do that, we champion a workplace where each and every person is treated with dignity and respect and is valued for their unique perspective and contributionsOur values of speed: service, progress, employees, engagement, and development are only possible in an environment where every individual has the ability to bring their whole selves to work and contribute fully.
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