Continuous Improvement Project Coordinator (KPO)
Hayward Holdings, Inc. · Mocksville, NC · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary contact for distribution staff on ERP-related questions and issues; deliver and reinforce user training; and create, update, and maintain complete system documentation.
- Diagnose and resolve system and process issues, escalating and partnering with IT for complex technical problems.
- Cookinate system updates and cross-functional communications across departments and locations to support smooth integration and consistent workflows.
- Maintain ERP data accuracy (e.g., inventory levels, order status) and produce reports that support management analysis and decision-making.
- Identify process and system gaps and translate requirements into clear, actionable work plans for technical teams.
- Validate that system functionality meets business needs and recommend process and/or system improvements as required.
- Lead continuous improvement projects that optimize process execution, system alignment, and operational efficiency.
- Support daily ERP operations in the distribution environment, ensuring ongoing system stability, reliability, and data integrity.
- Use data-driven tools and analysis to monitor operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop optimization strategies.
- Define and maintain standard work, instructions, and performance metrics to improve inventory accuracy, streamline handling, maximize productivity, and promote efficient material flow and utilization.
- Support and administer company policies and procedures within the distribution operation.
- Be available to work off-shifts as needed to support system integration and major changes.
Qualifications
- Detail oriented and able to build positive relationships with internal and external customers.
- Self-driven, results oriented, and motivated to work effectively without direct supervision.
- Continuous improvement experience, specifically with or around Business Process Kaizen, Six Sigma, A3 and/or 8D process improvement steps, etc.
- Experience leading/supervising small teams (5 -15) in a distribution/warehouse environment – 3+ years preferred.
- WMS/ERP implementation and proficiency (e.g., MS D365, Manhatten, Oracle).
- Demonstrated organization skills, good time management skills, strong analytical and data driven problem solving skills.
- Experience in collaborating across multiple departments.
- Familiar with and proficient with MS Office, Outlook, Power Bi.
Education, Experience, Licenses/Certificates & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university and three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally in an office setting.
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally in an office setting.