Continuous Improvement Lead - Logistics & Planning

Schnellecke Logistics USA; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnellecke Logistics USA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead process planning and Lean activities across the business unit, directing planning and maintenance teams to optimize warehouse layouts, material and information flows, and manpower requirements.

You will drive efficiency reporting for invoicing, oversee Kaizen and Idea Management, and partner with operations leadership and customers to improve safety, quality, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years in logistics or manufacturing process planning: warehouse layouts, material flow, and capacity or manpower requirements.
• 2+ years in Lean or CI management: leading Lean projects or continuous improvement initiatives and running Idea Management programs, with training in Lean concepts and shop floor management.
• 2+ years leading a team with direct reports, including financial responsibility for a budget or project costs.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including complex calculations and analysis in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead process planning and Lean activities for the business unit, directing planning and maintenance teams.
• Develop and implement warehouse layouts, material and information flows, process standards, and manpower requirements.
• Provide efficiency reporting and data analysis for invoicing and Lean/Idea Management activities.
• Lead Kaizen and improvement projects from planning through implementation with operations leadership and customers.
• Support safety, quality, and operational performance through continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean / CI leadership

Team leadership

Process improvement

Excel / data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Power BI

SAP

WMS/ERP

Job description

Schnellecke Logistics USA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead process planning and Lean activities across the business unit, directing planning and maintenance teams to optimize warehouse layouts, material and information flows, and manpower requirements.

You will drive efficiency reporting for invoicing, oversee Kaizen and Idea Management, and partner with operations leadership and customers to improve safety, quality, and performance.