Continuous Improvement Manager 1

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in the United States seeks a Manager, Continuous Improvement to lead development and deployment of the GXO Operating System (GOS). The role focuses on driving Lean practices, mentoring site managers, and delivering cost-saving improvements across the network.

You’ll partner with management to identify opportunities, manage projects, and develop future Lean leaders. 1st shift, Monday–Friday, with flexible availability.

Qualifications

• 4 years of related work experience.
• Experience with project and resource management.
• Experience with analytical tools such as flowcharts, Pareto charts, cause and effect diagrams, run charts, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Directly support development and deployment of the GXO Lean Management platform for selected supply chain sites.
• Identify internal and external best practices that can be internalized and replicated across the GXO supply chain footprint.
• Serve as a change agent for culture change and the use of leadership standard work at all levels of the organization.
• Mentor Site Managers and staff in the use and value of process improvement methodologies under the Lean Management principles.
• Partner with management teams to assess current processes and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Organize teams and drive improvement projects around under-performing processes.
• Identify, engage, mentor and develop talented candidates to become Lean and Six Sigma practitioners, Lean leaders and/or Kaizen facilitators.
• Meet or exceed annual cost savings run rate target for all responsible sites.
• Track overall progress of GOS deployment program in terms of stated goals, particularly around cost savings and training targets; report site deployment and project execution progress using standard reporting templates

Skills

Project management

Resource management

Analytical tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levelswho can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at workand the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible availability is required)

As the Manager, Continuous Improvement, you will be responsible for supporting, developing and leading the implementation of the GXO Operating System (GOS).

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Directly support development and deployment of the GXO Lean Management platform for selected supply chain sites
• Identify internal and external best practices that can be internalized and replicated across the GXO supply chain footprint
• Serve as a change agent for culture change and the use of leadership standard work at all levels of the organization
• Mentor Site Managers and staff in the use and value of process improvement methodologies under the Lean Management principles
• Partner with management teams to assess current processes and identify process improvement opportunities
• Organize teams and drive improvement projects around under-performing processes
• Identify, engage, mentor and develop talented candidates to become Lean and Six Sigma practitioners, Lean leaders and/or Kaizen facilitators
• Meet or exceed annual cost savings run rate target for all responsible sites
• Track overall progress of GOS deployment program in terms of stated goals, particularly around cost savings and training targets; report site deployment and project execution progress using standard reporting templates

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• 4 years of related work experience
• Experience with project and resource management
• Experience with analytical tools such as flowcharts, Pareto charts, cause and effect diagrams, run charts, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

It’d be great if you also have:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field
• Lean expert and/or Six Sigma Blackbelt certified
• Experience in a distribution center environment, supply chain management or related field

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.