ACES Specialist, UFG

About the Job
Do you want to be part of a newly formed organization that is designing and launching new business models across MENA? If so, the company Ultra Fast Grocery (UFG) operations is looking for an experienced ACES Specialist with a strong record of achieving results. This role involves driving process excellence within the company UFG business and optimizing store operations. You will work collaboratively to solve complex problems with simple and practical solutions by developing a deep knowledge of the operation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the UFG store improvement plan focusing 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, working with tenacity to rapidly solve associate-identified barriers
• Standardize processes to the 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 and implement solutions

Requirements

• Experience in a similar role in Continuous Improvement
• Understanding of Kaizen, PDCA, and six sigma processes (advantageous)
• Ability to influence through change using data to drive decisions
• Agility to react to countermeasures and a bias for action to implement change

Location
SAU, Dammam