Continuous Improvement Analyst FL-KK

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Analyst to drive Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen projects. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, managing CI programs, and aligning projects with productivity targets. The ideal candidate will possess a background in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering, with a passion for enhancing operational efficiency. Join a dynamic team in a global logistics environment that values innovation and offers substantial career growth opportunities. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a thriving industry, this role could be your next adventure.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Training Programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Continuous Improvement experience required.
• 2-3 years in a Warehousing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site's Continuous Improvement (CI) program for quality and productivity.
• Support the implementation of projects working with Operations.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Education

Degree in Supply Chain

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Productivity Management Tools

Job description

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Analyst to support the continuous improvement projects at our facility. If you have successful 3PL (Third-party Logistics) industrial or continuous improvement engineering experience and are motivated by being a key player in Lean Six or Kaizen projects, consider joining Kuehne+Nagel in Piscataway, NJ.

Your Role

In this role, you will utilize Lean Six Sigma knowledge for continuous improvement project execution. The Continuous Improvement Analyst is the most active promoter of the continuous improvement culture across the site locally.

Your Responsibilities

• You will manage the site's Continuous Improvement (CI) program for quality and productivity, including the management of Kaizen activities and Lean Six projects.
• Support the implementation of projects working with Operations.
• Align projects and CI activity to meet both Production System Savings targets and the region's productivity improvement targets.
• Ensure savings for the site are validated with financial controllers and data integrity is maintained.
• You will support the development of productivity management tools within the site to ensure measurement and monitoring of productivity.
• Support operations in the development of Kuehne and Nagel Excellence levels in the site from Blue through Gold.
• Some travel will be necessary from time to time for training and classes.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Continuous Improvement experience for 1-2 years.
• 2-3 years in a Warehousing environment.
• Lean Six Yellow Belt is a plus.
• Ability to travel for training and classes as needed.

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun and interesting global work environment.