OpX Sustainment Manager II - Inventory Management

Responsibilities:

H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation, operating over 400 stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $28 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts and outstanding service. In order to be The Greatest Retailing Company, our OpX Team strives to innovate continuous improvements H-E-B-wide.

 

As a Sustainment Manager II at OpX, you will develop, pilot and support the implementation inventory management programs to help ensure systematic monitoring, evaluation, and continual improvement in H-E-B’s operational processes.

 

Essential functions and process responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

OpX Sustainment:

Monitors, assists and provides recommendations for process improvements within the business

Assists Corporate and Regional Merchants in introduction and implementation of new process initiatives for store Partners

Works with the business leader to prioritize and ensure continuous improvement initiatives are part of the business strategy

Continually reviews operations to ensure payroll models remain relevant

Collaborates with other departments to ensure that sustainability efforts have a limited impact on productivity or quality standards

Works collaboratively Partners at multiple levels to drive measurable outcomes

Reviews, maintains, and expands on results of new process implementation; advocates and influences appropriate change processes related to improvement opportunities and quality gaps in alignment

Acts as a change agent after process implementation to encourage strategies that produce sustainable and scalable process improvements

Supports and ensures compliance with company, departmental, and regulatory environmental / health / safety requirements and goals

 

Communications:

Works with business owners to create and finalize continuous improvement related documents that support new process implementation

Develops and executes training, coaching, and communication strategies

 

Coaching / Training / Mentoring:

Provides continuous improvement related training / mentoring to support ongoing development of competencies in Lean principles and other improvement technologies

Coaches and develops Partners and leaders on how to sustain a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving

 

Preferred Education and Experience

A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience

6+ years of related experience

Extensive experience in continuous improvement- based tools / techniques, project management, leadership, coaching and training considered a plus

 

Preferred Key Competencies

Excellent leadership and project management skills

Excellent written / verbal communication and presentation skills; able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization

Excellent team facilitation and negotiating skills

Advanced analytical skills

Knowledge of PC applications (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint)

Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, changing environment

Ability to build collaborative relationships

– Ability to mentor on / facilitate Lean culture change in an environment with varying acceptance

 

Physical and Other Requirements

Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment

Travel by car or airplane with overnight stays

Sit for an extended period of time

Lift 20 lbs or more on an occasional basis

Work extended hours