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. You will drive process excellence within our the company UFG business, contributing to the optimization of our store operations and providing teams with knowledge and tools to improve performance. This is a highly collaborative role where you will solve complex problems with simple and practical solutions by developing a deep knowledge of the operation processes. You will create effective communication plans to provide visibility to all impacted teams to enable overall process alignment.
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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 prioritise LSC process improvement activities and resources
- Lead daily GEMBA activities, going to the source of the problem, and work 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, then implement the company standard or innovate to develop a solution
- React to countermeasures and implement change with agility and a bias for action
Requirements
- Experience in a similar role in Continuous Improvement
- Strong ability to influence through change using data to drive decisions
- Understanding of Kaizen, PDCA, and six sigma processes would be advantageous
Location
SAU, Riyadh
