Lead Continuous Improvement Specialist - job 1 of 3

Domino’s Pizza, which began in 1960 as a single store location in Ypsilanti, MI, has had a lot to celebrate lately: we’re a reshaped, reenergized brand of honesty, transparency and accountability – not to mention, great food! In the rise to becoming a true technology leader, the brand is now consistently one of the top five companies in online transactions and 65% of our sales in the U.S. are taken through digital channels. The brand continues to ‘deliver the dream’ to local business owners, 90% of which started as delivery drivers and pizza makers in our stores. That’s just the tip of the iceberg…or as we might say, one “slice” of the pie! If this sounds like a brand you’d like to be a part of, consider joining our team!

This role has overall responsibility to provide leadership, vision, coordination, and functional direction to the Supply Chain Centers (SCC) by utilizing problem solving and lean methodologies, as well as data analysis to drive out waste and improve productivity. The role will support 1 of the 4 North American regions on their journey to reach Continuous Improvement (CI) goals. This role is expected to be very hands-on when traveling to a center, and strong intrapersonal skills to build relationships and remotely influence the other centers within your region. Candidates must have the ability to manage multiple initiatives at a high level.

Ideally located near a major airport and in proximity to a distribution hub. The candidate must reside within one hour of the center in: CO (Denver) Washington (Seattle), Arizona (Phoenix), Southern California (Ontario), Northern California (Hayward).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

(40%) Change leader for a region of supply chain centers within Dominos
• Foster performance improvement within the supply chain centers. Focus on influencing change with a hybrid approach of hands on(physically at a center), and remote accountability.

• Proficient in data analysis: PowerBi, SQL, SAP, Access Data Base (PDCS/ WH keys), other systems as needed

• Champion data integrity to drive accuracy of KPI visualization
• Coach SCC leadership team on new processes to drive Dominos CI cultural change 
• Provide support to ensure fundamental processes are in place prior to launch of the new initiatives. including production, warehouse productivity improvement and service to customer (internal and external) 
 • Develop and facilitate ongoing cadence to create a culture of operational excellence

 (20%) Development and delivery in key functional areas. Facilitate the strategy deployment process within the SCCs to support the overall 5 Year Business Plan for Supply Chain Services (SCS)

 • Partner with SCC Senior Leadership to support strategy deployment process within the SCC
 • Champion Dominos problem solving processes within the center leadership to develop, coach and engage all team members 
 • Implements improvement tools to support the 5 Year Business Plan
 • Facilitates the development, introduction and tracking of standard work within the Supply Chain Centers (all departments)

 (20%) Utilize lean tools within Supply Chain to improve identified areas of opportunity

 • Introduction of tools and processes to support the 5 Year Transformation and CI Vision and Strategy 
 • Facilitate focus improvement events within the SCC
 • Identify and ensure existing activities are interlinked to provide a coherent framework to the 5 Year Plan

(20%) Communication, Performance Measurement and Systems 

 • Provide mechanism to track and report measures and effectively communicate results, provide suggestions where improvements are identified
 • Represent CI at SCC Regional Meetings to ensure standardization across sites
 • Supports CI transformation: implementing and sustaining unified processes throughout the SCCs by coaching and accountability
 

 • 5-7  years of manufacturing/operations/ engineering leadership with an organization known for its best-in-class operations.  Expertise across a broad spectrum of products, end markets, business cycles and manufacturing processes and disciplines. food manufacturing experience, preferred. 
 • Proficient at data analysis: SAP and SQL experience a plus
 • Demonstrated ability to quickly assess and make clear recommendations for improvement. Excellent Project Management skills
 • Strong problem solving capability and improvement methodologies. Demonstrated ability to implement and drive results
 • Strong financial acumen, especially around productivity and cost leverage 
 • Strong team building and influencing skills, unquestioned integrity, and the experience, confidence and stature to work across multiple functions
 • Demonstrated broad and deep understanding of manufacturing and supply chain challenges
 • Strong, effective communicator – facilitation, written and verbal
 • Ability to travel to Canada. Travel requirements is 50%

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays and Vacation   
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
• No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents
• Childcare tuition discounts
• No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• 401k matching contributions   
• 15% off the purchase price of stock   
• Company bonus