Operational Excellence Engineer
Core
Drive delivery, implementation, and continuous improvement of production technologies and processes in UK distribution centres to optimize Error Rate, Minutes per Box, and productivity.
Role type
Operational Excellence Engineer (Lean Six Sigma & Data Analysis)
Builds
Improved operational KPIs, on-floor digital tools, and standardized processes for food distribution.
Domain
Food manufacturing / High-volume fulfillment / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project management, Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt), Data analysis (Excel, SQL, Tableau, Grafana), Low-code/no-code development, Change management, Stakeholder collaboration, Risk mitigation, Standard work documentation
Preferred skills
Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain background, Food manufacturing experience, WMS/WCS familiarity, AI tools knowledge
Technologies
Excel, Google Sheets, Grafana, Tableau, SQL, PowerApps, AppSheet
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end Opex projects from scoping to on-floor adoption; Execute Lean Six Sigma projects to eliminate bottlenecks; Analyze operational data to drive KPI improvements; Build practical on-floor tools using low-code platforms; Maintain presence on production floor to drive change; Mitigate project risks and operational issues; Document standards and train onsite teams.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC