Specialist II Business Process Engineering

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

Hannaford offers a flexible work environment, with a hybrid work expectation for Home Office based positions of being physically present in the Scarborough Home Office 3 days a week. This expectation serves to nourish our culture, showcase care through flexibility, and strengthen our partnerships.

Position Summary:

Develop and maintain labor standards using MOST, time studies, retail observations and process maps. Identify and implement process improvements utilizing process maps, research, industry visits, and retail observations. Collaborate and share best practices and business processes across departments and banners. Institute Continuous Improvement techniques incorporating engineering methodologies throughout Retail. Provide technical, engineering expertise to various teams supporting Retail, Distribution, and Corporate projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

> Develop, plan and implement engineered labor standards at Retail.

> Document and analyze business process in order to identify opportunities for productivity improvements.

Job Title: Specialist II Business Process Engineer Full or Part Time: Full Time

> Analyze, evaluate, and recommend business process improvements and best practices that improve productivity.

> Design, implement, and plan Retail business processes.

> Leverage engineering methodologies to identify opportunities for productivity improvement.

> Support Continuous Improvement programs at Retail locations.

> Estimate and analyze the impact of any potential operational changes.

> Partner with Capital Projects to review equipment and facilities layout to ensure that designs are efficient and enables associates to maximize productivity while achieving customer service standards.

> Provide technical and business expertise to Retail Operations concerning business process engineering, engineering methodologies and operations analysis to create more efficient and effective operations.

> Develop & maintain a collaborative relationship with business owners.

> Drive the usage and education of the process engineering methodology throughout Retail Operations

Qualifications and Experience:

> Experience with process mapping, operating procedures, labor standards, process metrics, and education programs.

> Leadership ability and development potential demonstrated through previous work, or academic experience.

> Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with, influence, and establish a good rapport with all levels of associates, management, customers and consultants.

> The ability to recognize retail operators as a customer and appropriately communicate complex concepts in an understandable manner.

> The ability to employ quantitative decision-making techniques.

> Ability to organize and analyze all forms of business process information.

> Strong understanding of engineering methodologies.

> Exposure to manufacturing, service, or retail operations through academic experience or prior work history.

> Appropriate Engineering computer skills (MS-Office, CAD).

> Self-directed with a high level of initiative.

> Some travel required.

> Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain related field.

> Master's degree preferred.

The Salary Range for this Position is $75,040 - $112,560

Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.