Lean Continuous Improvement Manager I – 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Continuous Improvement to lead the GXO Operating System (GOS) deployment and drive lean transformation across selected supply chain sites.

You will mentor Site Managers, champion leadership standard work, and partner with management to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings. A strong background in Lean and Six Sigma is required, with experience in distribution centers preferred.

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
• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus)

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

Analytical tools

Microsoft Office

Lean / Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Continuous Improvement to lead the GXO Operating System (GOS) deployment and drive lean transformation across selected supply chain sites.

You will mentor Site Managers, champion leadership standard work, and partner with management to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings. A strong background in Lean and Six Sigma is required, with experience in distribution centers preferred.