Continuous Improvement Manager

Nike; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager at the Georgia Field Office in Atlanta to drive operational excellence across Distribution Operations.

You will coach Athletes on the floor, facilitate workshops, and lead improvement initiatives from concept through execution to boost service, cost efficiency, and long‑term performance. The role requires 5+ years in supply chain or Lean/Agile, with Lean/CI expertise and a willingness to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Program Management, and/or Lean/Agile.
• Proficiency of Lean and continuous improvement principles, with knowledge of the Toyota Production System as a plus.
• Travel can range from minimal up to 20% dependent on work required and Distribution Center(s) supported.

Responsibilities

• Develop continuous improvement strategy for logistics and coach partners on the operating system.
• Coach on CI principles, tools, and techniques to drive operational excellence.
• Identify improvement areas and set priorities using data-driven analyses of DC performance.
• Apply root cause analysis and lean design to eliminate waste in distribution.
• Collaborate across NASC network to benchmark and share best practices.
• Align stakeholders to drive integrated execution of initiatives and standards.

Skills

5+ years experience

Lean/Agile

Toyota Production System

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Program, Product & Project Management
Location
Georgia Field Office, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, United States
Job ID
R-94436

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Location-Wolf Creek Distribution Center-Atlanta, GA

Shift-Monday-Friday-8AM-5PM

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The candidate for this role needs to be able to coach and influence others, including those that do not directly report to them, by clearly communicating vision and purpose to drive a deep understanding of Nike Continuous Improvement. This role will require multi-faceted support of Distribution Operations through the continuous improvement journey, from workshop facilitation to daily metrics gathering to job aid creation, all toward the goal of helping our Nike Athletes reach their peak performance.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

The Continuous Improvement Manager will establish consistent methods, tools, and ways of working; build operational rigor and problem-solving capabilities; and partner with Nike and 3PL leaders to improve service, cost efficiency, and long-term performance.

This role serves as a key partner to Distribution Operations, coaching Athletes on the floor toward peak performance as well as planning future improvements to Distribution Center processes, systems, & material handling equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of the continuous improvement strategy for logistics, cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, and coach functional business partners on our operating system.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and coach for continuous improvement principles, tools, and techniques to drive a culture of operational excellence within the distribution center team.
• Identify improvement areas and set priorities by offering data-driven analyses on distribution center performance and processes.
• Utilize root cause analysis and lean process design principles to identify and eliminate waste and non-value-added activities within the distribution.
• Cross functional collaboration across the NASC network to benchmark, teach others, and learn from other Nike sites.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at various levels to drive alignment, foster collaboration, and ensure integrated execution of initiatives.
• Establish and maintain standards based on industry best practices to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Document, standardize, and enhance CI tools and processes to ensure consistent application and effectiveness across the supply chain.
• Internally assess prioritized work, align teams around measurable KPIs, and clearly scope initiatives the Nike CI team will deploy to support.
• Independently assess progress, hold teams accountable to agreed up measurable KPIs, and professionally escalated where help is needed.
• Validate initiatives post-implementation and build out communication feedback loop to senior leadership.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Nike’s new distribution facility in Wolf Creek, GA requires dedicated continuous improvement leadership to translate strategy into execution. This role is part of our North America Operations function focused on driving benefits of scale and promoting a common strategic approach. This role will partner with Nike operations leadership, 3PL partners, and cross-functional teams to establish the methods by which daily performance is measured, problems are identified, and solutions are implemented to ensure operational targets are met.

The Continuous Improvement (CI) team serves the operations teams across the North America Supply Chain with a standard, market-driven Operating System focused on three pillars.

Design: Creation of standard logistics templates on the intersection of processes and people, the infrastructure and automation that they function within, and the tech products they work with.

Run & Improve the Business: Through coaching and development, cultivate a culture of continuous improvement to empower Logistics teams to enact problem solving at the lowest possible level. Sustained through Operating Systems (OS) Thinking: Adopted and applied by our Logistics Leaders from strategy deployment to practical problem solving.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience / education.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Program Management, and/or Lean/Agile
• Proficiency of Lean and continuous improvement principles, with knowledge of the Toyota Production System as a plus.
• Travel can range from minimal up to 20% dependent on work required and Distribution Center(s) supported.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.