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people, and information move through the operation -from receiving and inventory through manufacturing, fulfillment, shipping, and ultimately to the customer.\nThe Continuous Improvement Specialist will partner closely with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, analyze performance, implement solutions, and ensure improvements are sustained.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a professional with 2-4 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean, manufacturing, quality, process improvement, distribution, or a related field who is ready to take greater ownership of improvement projects and continue developing their CI expertise.\nWhat You’ll Do\nContinuous Improvement & Process Optimization\nAnalyze operational processes to identify bottlenecks, waste, duplication, and inefficiencies\nSupport and lead Continuous Improvement projects from identification through implementation\nDevelop and implement standard work, best practices, and improved operating procedures\nUse Lean, Kaizen, 5S, root-cause analysis, and other Continuous Improvement methodologies\nCreate process maps, workflows, and standard work instructions\nIdentify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, accuracy, safety, service levels, and operating costs\nMeasure project results and ensure improvements are sustained\nEvaluate processes to support business growth, increased volume, and changing operational needs\nDistribution & Warehouse Operations\nIdentify opportunities to improve receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, staging, and shipping\nSupport improvements to warehouse layouts, storage locations, material flow, and space utilization\nHelp improve order fulfillment speed and accuracy\nAnalyze labor utilization, productivity, travel time, touches, and material handling\nSupport initiatives to improve dock-to-stock time and overall shipment flow\nAssist with facility-capacity and workflow planning\nManufacturing Operations\nPartner with Manufacturing leadership to improve material and workflow through production\nIdentify operational constraints and bottlenecks\nImprove handoffs between Manufacturing, Inventory, Receiving, and Distribution\nSupport efforts to reduce downtime, rework, scrap, errors, and material shortages\nImprove coordination between production schedules and downstream operations\nHelp develop processes that support new products, increased SKU volume, and changing customer demand\nInventory & Quality\nSupport initiatives to improve inventory and location accuracy\nAnalyze inventory discrepancies and assist with root-cause investigations\nImprove labeling, scanning, inventory transactions, and cycle-count processes\nIdentify opportunities to reduce damaged, excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory\nPartner with Operations and Quality teams to reduce errors, defects, rework, and waste\nDevelop sustainable inventory-control and accountability processes\nTechnology & Systems\nIdentify opportunities to improve ERP, WMS, and other operational system processes\nPartner with Operations and IT on system and workflow improvements\nSupport opportunities involving barcode scanning, RF technology, automation, and other operational tools\nAnalyze system transactions and data to identify process gaps\nParticipate in system testing, implementations, upgrades, and process validation\nData & Performance\nAnalyze operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities\nSupport the development of dashboards, KPIs, and operational reporting\nEstablish baseline performance and measure results following process changes\nTranslate operational data into actionable improvement recommendations\nTrack project performance and document measurable business impact\nKey metrics may include:\nProductivity and throughput\nOrder accuracy\nOn-time shipment\nDock-to-stock time\nInventory accuracy\nLabor utilization\nOrder cycle time\nManufacturing throughput\nQuality and rework rates\nWarehouse utilization\nSafety performance\nCost savings and cost avoidance\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Manufacturing, Distribution, Receiving, Inventory, Quality, Purchasing, Customer Service, Finance, IT, and other business partners\nFacilitate process-improvement discussions and working sessions\nCommunicate project objectives, progress, recommendations, and results\nSupport implementation of new processes and operating standards\nEngage employees in identifying and solving operational problems\nHelp build accountability and adoption around Continuous Improvement initiatives\nSafety\nIdentify process-related safety risks and opportunities for improvement\nSupport improvements to material handling, traffic flow, workstation design, and operational practices\nIncorporate safety considerations into process and facility improvements\nSupport company safety, quality, OSHA, and compliance requirements\nWhat We’re Looking For\n2-4 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, process improvement, manufacturing, distribution, quality, Lean, operations, or a related field\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nExperience using data to evaluate operational performance\nAbility to conduct root-cause analysis and develop practical solutions\nStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills\nAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities\nComfortable working directly within manufacturing and distribution environments\nAbility to move between strategic analysis and hands-on process observation\nStrong organizational and follow-through skills\nExperience with Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, process mapping, standard work, value-stream mapping, or similar Continuous Improvement methodologies is preferred.\nCompensation & Development\nWe offer a competitive compensation package based on experience, skills, and qualifications.\nThis position is also eligible for performance-based incentives tied to measurable results and achievement of established Continuous Improvement objectives.\nPerformance may be evaluated based on:\nVerified cost savings and cost avoidance\nProductivity and throughput improvements\nQuality improvements and waste reduction\nSafety improvements\nCompletion and sustainment of CI projects\nStandard work implementation and adoption\nEmployee engagement in Continuous Improvement initiatives\nGrowth Opportunity\nThe Continuous Improvement Specialist position is designed to provide a clear professional development path.\nAs the Specialist demonstrates sustained results, successfully manages increasingly complex projects, and expands their operational knowledge and responsibilities, there will be opportunities for increased responsibility and continued growth within Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence.\nThe Impact\nThe Continuous Improvement Specialist will help strengthen the entire operational flow:\nSupplier → Receiving → Inventory → Manufacturing → Finished Goods → Distribution → Customer\nThe goal is simple: identify where the process breaks down, understand why, implement a better solution, measure the impact, and ensure the improvement lasts.\nIf you enjoy solving operational problems, working with people and data, and seeing measurable results from your improvements, we’d love to hear from you.\nABOUT FSCO:\nSchumacher & Co is a 136-year-old interior design company that creates and distributes fabric, wallcovering and furniture to skilled businesses around the world. Our family-owned company is synonymous with style, taste and innovation. Our collections are comprehensive, with an extraordinary range united by respect for classicism, an eye for the cutting edge, and an unparalleled level of quality.\nBut don’t be fooled! While we celebrate our storied heritage, we operate like a 136-year-old startup. Our talented team is innovative and dynamic, and our culture is progressive and fun. In order continue our success; we are always looking for talented people that fit.\nCulture: In our company, you are judged by your ideas and results, not by your experience or title. So, we encourage you to be thoughtful, casual, and to speak your mind.\nDevelopment: We strive every day to develop you and your colleagues for what we believe is a challenging and supportive business environment.\nTeamwork: We believe that success and efficiency can only be a product of collaboration. At FSCO, working together is the rule, not the exception.\nInnovation: We have achieved success and longevity through innovation. And we encourage experimentation and rule breaking. Mistakes? Those are things we embrace, talk about and learn from.\nLife balance: Focused, productive time is more important than long hours. We believe in having enough time to be happy both in the office and out of it.\nSchumacher & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. 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