Operations Excellence Manager

Americold Logistics, LLC.

Operations Excellence Manager providing engineering and project support at Americold facilities. Driving productivity and inventory control improvements through continuous improvement initiatives.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeTacoma • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Industrial Engineering principles, focusing on labor productivity, inventory control, and continuous improvement methodologies. Proficient in developing engineered labor standards and utilizing analytical skills for business planning and performance evaluation.

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Industrial EngineeringEngineered Labor Standards DevelopmentContinuous Improvement MethodologiesProblem-Solving TechniquesBusiness Planning and Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Performance-Based Incentive CalculationTime-Studied Standards DevelopmentProcess Improvement EvaluationInventory Control ExcellenceCost Reduction Strategies

Soft Skills

Change ManagementAnalytical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainOperationsLogisticsCompliance AuditsPerformance Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide engineering and project support to Americold facilities.
Drive labor productivity and inventory control improvements through engineered labor standards, performance-based incentive roll-out.
Develop, validate, and maintain time-studied standards.
Calculate and implement performance incentives.
Ensure proper change management to sustain assigned projects.
Evaluate and make recommendations for process improvements.
Conduct audits and comparative site analyses to ensure compliance, identify performance gaps, and establish benchmarks for inventory control excellence.
Assist with improving productivity and reducing costs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering or equivalent degree, such as Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Logistics, is required.
3+ years of work experience in Industrial Engineering or combined equivalent experience with a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
Experience in developing engineered labor standards.
Continuous improvement experience and knowledge of CI methodologies required.
Must be able to utilize problem-solving techniques to identify root causes of failures and solutions to meet targets.
Strong business planning and analytical skills, including market intelligence, metrics, and financial analysis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Paid time off