Lewisville, Texas
Warehouse Specialist
About this Opportunity
With over three years as an established Ericsson Production Site in the US, we are now looking for a Warehouse Operations Specialist to be the first line of support for leading the Smart Factory for leading and managing continuous improvement, key processes, and functional operational gaps within warehouse areas. Crucial aspects of the role focus on metrics, data analysis, improving workflow through training, and refining warehouse standard methodologies. Successful candidates will have experience with data manipulation to solve operational problems that impact supply chain efficiencies. The ideal candidate for this role is someone with a demonstrated track record of using data analysis to improve workflow and working with metrics to supervise performance. This individual must have knowledge working with process mapping and improvement, and adhering to quality standards of the following areas: receiving, put-away, picking, Kanban fulfillment, assembly kitting, transportation, and service shipping.
What you will do
Support warehouse in driving day to day business improvements.
Drive creation of corrective actions for process failures and gaps in operational execution.
Possess a great understanding of lean manufacturing and drive reduction of waste in processes.
Attend meetings and participate interdepartmentally to implement process changes and drive continuous improvement activities.
Continuously develop and improve operations through analysis of metrics and other performance data.
Identify process gaps, develop and implement processes, including corrective actions to drive compliance.
Optimize layout and use six sigma methodologies to remove waste in operational processes.
Act as an area subject matter expert on process efficiency, productivity, throughput, and process improvement.
Other duties may be assigned to support warehouse operations.
You will bring
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
High level of data manipulation and analysis skills
Strong leadership, decision making, and time management skills
Good understanding of intra-departmental functions and operations
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment
Strong communication, project management, teamwork, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Advanced E2E understanding of supply chain management or logistics
Ideal Qualifications
Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt
Advanced Microsoft Office capabilities required (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Positive conflict and change management skills
Solid understanding of SAP ERP, and experience working with WCS and automation
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
This role reports to the Warehouse Specialist Manager
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more. If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.mana@ericsson.com
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || United States : Texas : Lewisville
Req ID: 719930