Continuous Improvement Analyst Co-op

Job Details

Description

Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

The Job Details

The continuous improvement team works with all 40+ USCS facilities around the country providing analytic support and project management for large and small-scale operational improvements. Due to the large customer base each facility has a variety of different operations that must perform efficiently.

Duties

Primary duties of this position involve working with the Continuous Improvement Team (through a 40 hour work week) assisting in daily activities, such as:

• Data Collection and analysis.
• Identifying and improving process inefficiencies.
• Conducting best practice facility audits.
• Drive productivity through internal KPI’s.
• Collect information and provide customer KPI’s.
• Work with and define automation characteristics for large customer projects.
  
  

We are seeking a motivated individual for a 6-month, CO-OP paid position responsible for reporting out of the Camden, NJ office. The co-op will be responsible for understanding and supporting existing warehouse technology, research and project financial justification, new technology implementation, and support of new industry solutions.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of entire lifecycle of product in USCS Facilities.
• Become familiar with each warehouse department and their daily responsibilities.
• Utilize USCS proprietary WMS system to pull reports for data analysis.
• Perform basic QA testing on USCS proprietary WMS system.
• Utilize current models and databases to identify facility opportunities.
• Use Tableau to improve the delivery of current analyses.
• Identify customer specific programs that fit the characteristics for good automation.
• Engage facility management to show labor savings or service improvements with layer picking, pick tunnels and slotting.
• Work with automation team to understand the technologies being implemented.
• Perform financial analysis on new technology.
• Perform CIT assessments at select USCS facilities.
• Perform Lean Rapid Improvement events and assist in developing cost savings.
• Lead the research and implementation of an advanced warehouse optimization tool.
• Create training documentation and provide in person training.
• Bridge communication between system programmers and warehouse management.
• Communicate with analysts throughout the company to address common issues.
• Develop a relationship and ability to communicate with C suite level executives.
• Develop a relationship and ability to communicate with all warehouse level employees.
• Ability to work long hours in a cold environment.
  
  

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including:
• Excel – Beginner to Moderate
• PowerPoint – Moderate
• Word – Moderate
• Outlook – Beginner is okay
• Ability to clearly communicate – written and spoken
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Reliable mode of transportation
• US Citizen/No sponsorship
  

Skills

• Detail and customer service oriented.
• Organizational skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills.
  
  

The Job Specifics

• Location and Department: Hybrid - Camden NJ, Continuous Improvement
• Reports To: Continuous Improvement Supervisor
• Travel Amount: May Vary
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: CO-OP
• Hourly, Bi-Weekly Paid
• Hourly Range: $18.00-$19.00/hr.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field
  
  

Experience

• Entry Level, Co-op or intern in Supply Chain preferred
  
  

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The physical demands described below are representative of those required of an individual performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Good arithmetic, reading, and typing skills.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Be able to see, speak and hear.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.
• A starter that can work independently and coordinate with others.
• Always follow safety procedures.
• Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines.
  
  

The Standard Details

• Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Always follow posted security procedures while in the building.
• Participate in Safety and Educational Training.
  
  

What’s In It For You

A great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered: 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year, If elected Blue Cross Blue Shield and $0 deductible after 90 days of service, Company Life Insurance, and a bunch of other great perks.

Things We Need To Mention

• The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.
• Job functions may vary based on area of operation. The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
  
  

Other Benefits Include

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Legal Insurance, Pet Discount, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care + Permanent Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Supplemental Disability Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Spouse Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance, Loan Solution, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care, Prescription Savings Plan, Prescription Specialty Copay Assistance Program, Weight Management Program, Chronic Condition Management, Care Navigator Program, 24/7 Nurse Line, Expert Medical Opinion, Precious Additions Maternity Program, Health Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health Platforms, Auto and home discount program, Secure Travel Protection, Discount Programs, 401(k) plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, Referral program & Commuter Benefit (NJ ONLY).