Penske

Diversified transportation, logistics, and motorsports provider

Operational Excellence Analyst

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$75k - $80k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
Intermediate experience in statistical analysis and/or process automation is required.
Introductory experience in project management, time studies, and/or process mapping is required.
Introductory experience using Minitab is required.
Ability to problem-solve in data structures is required.
Strong communication skills are required.
Ability to stay organized and work on multiple projects is required.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is required.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and specified location, complete a Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening is required.
Ability to read, communicate verbally and/or in writing, remember and analyze information, and remember and understand instructions or guidelines is required.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds/12 kilograms is required.
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus are required.

Responsibilities

Complete tasks directly or indirectly supporting key initiatives within the Operational Excellence department, including Industrial Engineering assignments; organizing, manipulating, visualizing, and analyzing data; designing, creating, and organizing documentation; and identifying and developing process improvements.
Automate data retrieval and visualization processes.
Perform analytics using traditional and new approaches.
Develop and maintain data visualization dashboards.
Develop and analyze as-is process maps.
Identify waste and develop solutions.
Develop automation techniques to reduce waste.
Observe processes at PTL and PL locations.
Execute time studies, including setup, execution, and reporting.
Develop findings and recommendations reports.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to support initiatives.
Manage collaborative document management portals.
Develop and maintain key departmental documents.
Complete other projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

A degree in Industrial Engineering, another Engineering discipline, Statistics, or Business Analytics is preferred.
A master's degree is preferred.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, or Lean certifications, are preferred.
Two years of experience in a technical role using data analysis or process analysis skills is preferred; this may include co-op or internship assignments.
Two years in an Industrial Engineering or equivalent role is preferred; this may include co-op or internship assignments.

Position Summary:

The Operational Excellence Analyst is primarily responsible for completing tasks directly or indirectly supporting key initiatives within the Operational Excellence department. The main tasks include, but are not limited to: Industrial Engineering related assignments, Data organization, manipulation, visualization and analysis, Documentation design, creation, and organization, & Identification and development of process improvements.

Major Responsibilities:

- Data Analysis / Report Generation:

-Automate data retrieval and visualization processes

-Perform analytics per traditional and new approaches

-Develop and maintain data visualization dashboards

- Process Improvement / Process Automation:

-Develop as is process mapping / analysis

-Identify waste and develop solutions

-Develop automation techniques to reduce waste

- Time Studies / Process Observation:

-Observe processes at PTL and PL locations

-Execute time studies: Setup – Execute – Report Out

-Develop findings and recommendations reports

- Documentation Creation / Content Management:

-Develop and maintain SOPs to support initiatives

-Manage collaborate document management portals

-Develop and maintain key departmental documents

-Other projects as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree required, concentration in

- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering (other), Statistics, Business Analytics preferred

- Master's Degree preferred

- Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt, Lean certifications preferred

- 2 years of experience in a technical role utilizing data analysis or process analysis skillsets preferred. This can include coop or internship assignments

- 2 years in an Industrial Engineering or equivalent role preferred. This can include coop or internship assignments

- Intermediate level of experience in Statistical Analysis and / or Process Automation

- Introductory level of experience in Project Management, Time Studies, and / or Process Mapping.

- Introductory level of experience using Minitab

- Should have the ability to problem solve in data structures

- Must have strong communication skills

- Must be well organized & be able to multi task / work on multiple projects

- Travel requirements will be in the 10-25% range

- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements:

-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.

-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Range: $75,000 - $80,000

About the Company

Penske

Diversified transportation, logistics, and motorsports provider

Penske provides a range of transportation services, including retail automotive sales and service, truck leasing and rental, and logistics solutions, plus professional motorsports activities. Its offerings work through distinct units: Penske Automotive Group sells and services vehicles, Penske Truck Leasing rents and maintains trucks with fleet management, and Penske Logistics handles end-to-end supply chain services. The company differentiates itself by operating multiple transportation and entertainment businesses under one private global umbrella, enabling cross-sell opportunities and large-scale coordination. Its goal is to deliver reliable, end-to-end transportation and logistics solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide while growing its diversified portfolio and leveraging scale.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Bellflower, CA
Founded: 1969

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