Job Description
There's a Place for You at North Coast A career at North Coast is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington and we are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.
Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.
What You Will Do: - Manage projects and initiatives for NC and SUSA initiatives, ensuring alignment on strategic goals
- Lead cross-functional projects and implementations for new products, processes, and technologies
- Develop project charters, scopes, timelines, and sustainability metrics
- Make sure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable impact
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status and outcomes
- Apply ADKAR Change Management methods to current and future projects
- Identify areas for productivity improvement at CDC, RDC, and Hubs
- Design tools and teams to enhance processes using lean six sigma tools
- Assess where our customer experience failures are centered, determining what processes to improve to prevent these failures
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
- Determine, with the OET and Sonepar logistics, the primary success metrics to track
- Lead the Quality Assurance program to use UET data for trend analysis
- Drive measurable improvements in cost reduction, productivity, and quality
- Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean Six Sigma workshops
- Develop and mentor QIP (Quality Improvement Process) teams to optimize operations
- Ensure alignment with SUSA metrics and KPIs, including CPL and LPPH
- Transform existing RPMs into modern, standardized SOPs using approved Sonepar formats and flowcharts; review and update all existing RPMs to meet current or new standards
- Create new SOP formatting standard (use Sonepar standard or enhance/simplify) stating what, why, who, and flow charts as appropriate
- Own and manage the Quality Assurance program, including SOPs, audit protocols, and quality metrics
- Train warehouse and operations staff on QA standards, tools, and procedures
- Monitor quality performance through dashboards and trend analysis using UET data
- Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment of quality objectives and sustained performance improvements throughout CDC, RDC, and Hubs
- Other duties as assigned
What You Will Bring: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, and Eclipse
- Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Committed to 100% accuracy and 'Do It Right the First Time' (DIRTFT)
- Excellent recordkeeping and time management
Physical Requirements and Work Environment: - Office-based role with high computer and phone usage
- Light lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Standard 40-hour workweek; occasional evenings/weekends based on business needs
- Reliable on-site attendance required
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and interruptions
Salary & Compensation: - This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime.
- Pay is $90,000 to $110,000 annually, DOE.
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What We Offer You We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
- Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Robust wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
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