Continuous Improvement Manager - Regional Distribution Center -Midway, GA

Target Corp; Georgia; On-site; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Target Corp Midway Distribution Center in Georgia seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives across Replenishment/Fulfillment. You will coach leaders, deploy structured problem solving, and drive lead-time, quality, and cost improvements while managing cross-functional projects.

Requirements include a four-year degree, 3–6 years in structured problem solving, data analysis, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in structured problem-solving (Green Belt preferred or equivalent experience).
• Working knowledge of structured problem solving tools (DMAIC, Statistical Process Control, Kaizen, Process Mapping, 5S, Fishbone, etc.).
• Proven strength in problem solving and advanced data/ statistical analysis
• Project management skills including scoping, problem statements, goal definition, and timeline management
• Strong training and mentoring skills with emphasis on team member development and engagement
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, organizational, presentation skills
• Most facilities operate 24/7 requiring flexible working hours
• Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the mezzanine platforms

Skills

Structured problem solving

Data/ Statistical analysis

Project management

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DMAIC

Statistical Process Control

Kaizen

Process Mapping

5S

Fishbone (Ishikawa)

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager - Regional Distribution Center -Midway, GA### Continuous Improvement Manager - Regional Distribution Center -Midway, GAApply: 1247 Sunbury Rd, Midway,GA 31320-5409: Full time: Posted Today: R0000480447The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00. You may also earn additional compensation in the form of a shift differential, ranging from $2.00 to $3.50 per hour, based on eligibility.Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.**About us:**Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. **Learn more about Target here**.A role in Distribution Centers means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible – a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. Whether it’s through focusing on regional or upstream distribution centers, target.com fulfillment centers, or import warehouses, you’ll have the chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide. There’s so much good work to be done, from Distribution Center Operations, where process and problem solving drive our results, Quality Management, which influences and maintains our good name in the retail marketplace, or overall Distribution Center Productivity, where we’re always analyzing and recalibrating how to best support our people, process and technology investments to support an ever evolving business.As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will lead and own continuous improvement for a Distribution center’s functional area (i.e Replenishment/Fulfillment). This role will champion structured problem-solving strategies (Lean/Six Sigma/8 Step) and oversee program execution, keeping pace with growth and business challenges. You will mentor, influence, and coach leaders and project teams to ensure successful deployment of initiatives, and alignment of continuous improvement principles, concepts, and methodologies. In partnership with building leaders, you will work to identify, prioritize, and lead through change the opportunities for lead-time, quality, and cost improvements. Additionally you will lead the structured problem-solving implementation and sustainment of process optimization with a focus on key performance indicators.Core responsibilities and requirements of this job include but are not limited to the expectations described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.**About you:*** Four-year degree or equivalent experience* 3 to 6 years of experience in structured problem-solving (Green Belt preferred or equivalent experience)* Working knowledge of structured problem solving tools (DMAIC, Statistical Process Control, Kaizen, Process Mapping, 5S, Fishbone, etc.)* Proven strength in problem solving and advanced data/ statistical analysis* Project management skills including scoping, problem statements, goal definition, and timeline management* Strong training and mentoring skills with emphasis on team member development and engagement* Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, organizational, presentation skills* Most facilities operate 24/7 requiring flexible working hours* Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the mezzanine platforms**Benefits Eligibility**Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou\\_D**Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)**In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.**Benefits Eligibility**Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou\\_D**Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)**In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.