• Operations Excellence Analyst

    Dorman (Warsaw, KY)


    Operations Excellence Analyst

     

    Date: Jan 19, 2026

     

    Company: Dorman Products

     

    Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2 billion in 2024.

     

    Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

    Job Summary

    Routine custodial service functions within the facility

    Primary Duties

    + Design and prepare 2D & 3D facility layout plans for Continuous Improvement (CI) & Lean Six Sigma (LSS) projects utilizing CAD software.

    + Work with OPEX team and facility leadership to produce effective models for evaluation & comparison.

    + Specify dimensions for materials & model various capacities based on overall layout.

    + Prepare multiple versions of design for review by site leadership, OPEX team, process owners, & contractors.

    + Be flexible & innovative in design process & able to quickly problem solve from different approaches.

    + Work under the supervision & direction of site OPEX leadership.

    + Communicate with, manage, & supervise contractors. Regularly attend project update meetings & brief senior leadership on progress.

    + Perform any other duties and tasks associated with continuous improvement.

    + Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    Key Accountabilities:

    + Drafting Knowledge & technical competence: Demonstrates understanding of required techniques, skills, & procedures of drafting. Understand & identifies issues associated with internal problems.

    + Attention to detail & high work standards: Sets & maintains high performance standards. Pays close attention to detail with high levels of accuracy

    + Reliability: Personally responsible & completes work based on deadlines & in a timely manner

    + Flexibility: remains open-minded & changes opinions on the basis of new information

    + Problem solving: anticipates problems & can readily interpret how solutions will affect other units; gathers information before making decision; weighs alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decision

    Qualifications:

    + Excellent ability in AutoCAD & ability interpret & analyze business needs.

    + Other drafting tool experience such as CATIA, Solid Edge, or Google SkechUp

    + General understanding of LEAN tools & practices.

    + Ability to utilize LEAN tools to problem solve utilizing 8 step problem solving.

    + Experience navigating SAP tables & replicated tables (SE16N)

    + Ability to multitask

    + Mature approach to problem solving & performs assigned tasks efficiency, accurately & with minimal supervision

    + NCRC Testing

    + Microsoft Office Suite – moderate proficiency

    + Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 45 pounds.

    + Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen.  Noise level is usually moderate.

     

    Education / Experience

     

    + High school degree required; college degree preferred

    + 2-3 years AutoCAD experience

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    The US base salary range for this full-time position is $0.00 to $0.00. This role is also eligible for a bonus. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.

     

    As a Dorman US contributor, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick/vacation), and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

     

    Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. www.DormanProducts.com