Who we are
SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and Hello Eyes. Our goal is to make it simpler, easier, and more accessible for people to get the vision care they need. We maintain the legendary, award-winning culture 1-800 Contacts started almost 30 years ago and continue to develop innovative, pioneering products and businesses that make consumers cheer and optometrists squirm. We’re owned by KKR – one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity investment companies. We’ve built an excellent company and changed an industry by putting the customer first, always. The best is yet to come!
Why you want this job
We are seeking someone with experience in project management and process improvement to join our dynamic supply chain team. In this role you will be responsible for creating capacity for our current supply chain leadership team, providing a consistent focus on the numerous projects in the pipeline, improving our service and experience in vertical businesses, building and retaining a culture of formalized continuous improvement. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, marketing, human resources and business development, to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers and drive business growth. If you have a passion for results, a strong understanding of process improvement, and excellent project management and communication skills, we would love to hear from you!
What you’ll do
Projects
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific short-term supply chain projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in scope.
- Analyze and partner with operations leadership to redesign supply chain processes to achieve better efficiency, higher quality, and lower costs.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, customer service, and finance, to ensure project alignment with overall business objectives.
- Implement risk management strategies to identify potential project risks, assess their impact, and develop mitigation plans.
- Foster scalable and sustainable practices within supply chain operations,
- Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, and progress
- Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
Continuous Improvement
- Champion Lean and Kaizen principles to facilitate change
- Starting CI initiatives and Standard Operating Procedures
- Defining program, participants, and targeted state for change
- Leading kaizen events and workshops
- Support on the transformation process from learning to doing
- Support the transformation process of organizational culture
- Challenge status quo with fundamental questions on existing procedures
- Work closely with the heads of departments to anchor the new improvement culture
What you'll need
- Ability to work from our Draper and Salt Lake locations 3-5 days per week and travel to our Texas and North Carolina distribution centers 4-8 times per year
- Green Belt certification with real-world application is preferred
- CMP or CAPM certification is a plus
- Proven experience (at least 3 years) as a Project Manager or in Continuous Improvement
- Manager, preferably working in distribution or manufacturing
- Strong understanding of catalog management, product management, payment systems, and order systems
- Experience with Supply Chain methodologies and working in cross-functional teams
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with stakeholders at various levels of the organization
- Experience with data analysis, KPI tracking, and using data to drive decision-making
Perks
- Free eye exams for your entire family
- Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services
- Amazing healthcare coverage
- 401(k) match
- Flexible PTO
- Tuition reimbursement program
- In-house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6)
- Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day
- Full onsite gym
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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