Continuous Improvement Manager
Company: Lineage Logistics
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: June 18, 2022
Job Description:
The Continuous Improvement manager is an integral part of the
site leadership team and having the ability to work and influence
across all levels of the organization will be critical to the
success of this role. This position is responsible for driving a
culture of sustainable continuous improvement, operational
excellence and delivering on business goals and objectives. They
will also provide detailed instruction and guidance on corporate
Lean initiatives while executing continuous improvement
initiatives. These initiatives will be achieved using various
methods such as Value Stream mapping, Kaizen, Waste
identification/elimination and other Lean methodologies, tools, and
techniques.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Defines requirements for operations and ensures the
implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies and initiatives
to effectively meet or exceed business requirements & customer
expectations
- Assist in facilitating Lean activities, including Kaizen
events, Lean training events, standardization implementation,
value-stream mapping, and CIR development sessions
- Ensures developmentally productive environment for all
employees
- Administers and communicates company policies, goals,
strategies, and vision
- Facilitates quality systems, continuous process improvement,
and safety initiatives in accordance with Lean thinking throughout
the organization
- Responsible for advancing company metrics (safety, quality,
delivery, cost, and morale)
- Develops, models, and coaches' Lean applications
- Regularly reviews Lean performance expectations with leadership
teams across the organization, providing expectations, performance
planning, feedback, training & development, and performance
discussions
- In addition, the CI Manager will lead the development of a
yearly site Continuous Improvement Roadmap to drive standardization
and sustainability across the site.
- Performs administrative duties commensurate with the
requirements of the organization including data gathering, metrics,
reports, and newsletters -
- Mentors, coaches, and trains various levels throughout the
companyMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)
- Degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing,
or related field required
- This position requires 3-5 years of -Lean experience in
logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing
- Provide overall direction, implementation, and continuous
improvement of Lean systems infrastructure in all phases of
logistics and warehousing operations.
- Candidate must be willing to travel a minimum of 75% of the
time.
- Person must have capabilities to manage multiple tasks at the
same time.
- Lean Knowledge
- Warehouse Management and Transportation Knowledge
- Safety & Security
- Safety Program Experience and Oversight
- Business Management Skills
- Planning - Strategic and/or Tactical
- Quality Management System Knowledge
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Access,
ProjectPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical Demands: - While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use
hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach
with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or
crawl; talk and hear. - The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. - Specific vision abilities required by the
job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work Environment: - The duties of this job are performed in
both an office environment and a warehouse environment, thereby
experiencing some minor to moderate level of noise due to warehouse
equipment. - -Also, exposure to extreme temperature variations is
expected while in the warehouse. - - Position may require extended
hours to meet customer's needs. Travel will be required at a
minimum of 75% of the time. Job location to be determined based on
the needed support.#LLPRWhy Lineage?This is an excellent position
to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role
enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at
Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team
member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers'
requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our
journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you
for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing
and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is
energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team
members.Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is
committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws
that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and
retaliation. - Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant
on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion,
physical or mental disability or any other protected status under
federal, state and local law.BenefitsLineage provides safe, stable,
reliable work environments, competitive pay, excellent Health and
Dental benefits, 401K, and Paid Time Off and Sick Days
Keywords: Lineage Logistics, Chesapeake , Continuous Improvement Manager, Executive , Chesapeake, Virginia
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