What You’ll Do
Work as a key member of the GSC COE Logistics team. As CI specialist, the Individual will play a vital role in leading & supporting CI initiatives across the Global Logistics department. This role demands identifying opportunities for improvements, driving projects, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The scope ranges from regional to cross-regional and global, and is related to the main Logistics strategic areas of interest. The position reports to the Logistics Manager - in COE and works closely with global stakeholders to drive CI initiatives.
Centre of Excellence journey – will work with the CI manager to implement key actions for the Centre of Excellence journey for the Logistics team.
The position requires working in a cross‑functional team.
- Support change initiatives across all areas of the business by identifying, quantifying, and managing projects from operations, manufacturing, supply chain and support functions.
- Deploy the Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy and lean tools & techniques to meet business KPIs, focusing on process improvements in quality, cost, service, and inventory.
- Implement best practice lean tools and techniques within the business, including Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS).
- Assist Kaizen and 5S events to ensure methodologies align with customer demands.
- Address and reduce business issues through root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
- Help in driving CI projects using DMAIC. Execute time studies, update SOPs and work instructions for new transitions.
- Engage the Logistics function to promote Lean/CI benefits and foster a culture of continuous improvement as a core business ethos.
- Maintain a flexible approach to CI, adapting to the changing needs of the business to achieve goals and objectives.
- Demonstrate proficiency in ELSS tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, and 5S; coordinate ELSS self‑assessments and implement action plans to address gaps.
- Deliver projects and plans that achieve annualized savings as defined by business objectives.
- Lead, train, and coach others in lean tools and techniques, building expertise throughout the business and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to meet KPIs.
- Own and manage the Kaizen calendar, ensuring deployment and support of activities throughout the business.
- Daily monitoring of CI projects and providing resolution for bottlenecks.
Qualifications
- Engineering Degree or equivalent.
- 2–3 years’ experience in a Continuous Improvement role and environment.
Skills
Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma.
SAP, SharePoint & Power App preferable.
- Demonstrated experience within SCM environment.
- Strong knowledge of CI tools and methodologies (e.g., VSM, RIE, BPI, Kaizen).
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Effective communication and training skills.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Strong focus on standardization and automation of processes.