Operational Excellence Analyst

About the role

Position Summary: The Operational Excellence Analyst is primarily responsible for completing tasks directly or indirectly supporting key initiatives within the Operational Excellence department. The main tasks include, but are not limited to: Industrial Engineering related assignments, Data organization, manipulation, visualization and analysis, Documentation design, creation, and organization, & Identification and development of process improvements.

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions: Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis / Report Generation: Automate data retrieval and visualization processes; Perform analytics per traditional and new approaches; Develop and maintain data visualization dashboards
• Process Improvement / Process Automation: Develop as is process mapping / analysis; Identify waste and develop solutions; Develop automation techniques to reduce waste
• Time Studies / Process Observation: Observe processes at PTL and PL locations; Execute time studies: Setup Execute Report Out; Develop findings and recommendations reports
• Documentation Creation / Content Management: Develop and maintain SOPs to support initiatives; Manage collaborate document management portals; Develop and maintain key departmental documents
• Other projects as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, concentration in Degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering (other), Statistics, Business Analytics preferred
• Master's Degree preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt, Lean certifications preferred
• 2 years of experience in a technical role utilizing data analysis or process analysis skillsets preferred (can include coop or internship assignments)
• 2 years in an Industrial Engineering or equivalent role preferred (can include coop or internship assignments)
• Intermediate level of experience in Statistical Analysis and / or Process Automation
• Introductory level of experience in Project Management, Time Studies, and / or Process Mapping
• Introductory level of experience using Minitab
• Ability to problem solve in data structures
• Strong communication skills
• Well organized & able to multi task / work on multiple projects
• Travel requirements will be in the 10-25% range
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required

Requirements

• Read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
• The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Location: 4851 South Sam Houston Parkway E, Houston, TX. Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. Job Category: Operations Management. Job Family: Operations.