ACES Specialist, UFG

Do you want to be part of a newly formed organization that is designing and launching new business models across MENA? The company Ultra Fast Grocery (UFG) operations is looking for an experienced ACES Specialist with a strong record of achieving results. The ACES Specialist will drive process excellence within our company UFG business by optimizing store operations and providing teams with the knowledge and tools to improve performance. This is a highly collaborative role where you will work to solve complex problems with simple and practical solutions by developing a deep knowledge of the operation processes.

Location
SAU, Dammam

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the UFG store improvement plan to focus on best customer experience at the lowest cost
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement and lean thinking
• Contribute to and facilitate Kaizen activities
• Help drive the implementation of Lean Standard Work and SOPs
• Train and support all levels in Kaizen activities
• Disseminate Lean Standard Work principles across teams
• Support and manage the UFG store implementation Agenda
• Take ownership for the LSC (Leadership Steering Committee)
• Coordinate and prioritize LSC process improvement activities and resources
• Lead daily GEMBA activities, going to the source of the problem, working with tenacity to rapidly solve associate identified barriers
• Standardize processes to company and MENA/ECCF benchmark standards
• Maintain strong relationships with Process Owners and store 3P stakeholders
• Create and follow data-driven arguments to ascertain root cause, then implement company standard or innovate to develop a solution
• React to countermeasures and have a bias for action to implement change

Requirements

• Experience in a similar role in Continuous Improvement
• Understanding of Kaizen, PDCA, and six sigma processes would be advantageous