Director of Engineering & TPS Continuous Improvement

supply-chain; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Atlanta seeks a Director of Engineering and Continuous Improvement to lead TPS-based operational excellence across distribution centers. You will oversee standard processes, study TacTime, and drive speed to market while embedding TPS principles with stakeholders globally.

The role focuses on CI projects, Kaizen, and training teams in TPS culture; requires 5+ years in engineering, a 4-year degree, and experience in distribution/logistics.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in related discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience in distribution, logistics, project management preferred.
• Operations manager background preferred.
• Understanding of Toyota manufacturing way of working preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage TPS-based standard operational processes.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and Kaizen events.
• Facilitate Gemba walks and data-driven decision making.
• Develop strategy to embed TPS across site operations.
• Collaborate with global teams and DHL sites.

Skills

TPS knowledge

Kaizen

Continuous improvement

Gemba walks

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Operations optimization

Logistics

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

MS Project

Labor standards modelling

Modelling and simulations

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Atlanta seeks a Director of Engineering and Continuous Improvement to lead TPS-based operational excellence across distribution centers. You will oversee standard processes, study TacTime, and drive speed to market while embedding TPS principles with stakeholders globally.

The role focuses on CI projects, Kaizen, and training teams in TPS culture; requires 5+ years in engineering, a 4-year degree, and experience in distribution/logistics.