Lean Engineering & Continuous Improvement Leader

Schnellecke Logistics USA; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnellecke Logistics USA in Alabama seeks a Lean Operations Leader to plan, manage and coordinate Engineering, Maintenance and Innovations, aligning with safety, quality and customer requirements.

You will drive Lean and Kaizen initiatives, develop efficient processes, lead teams, measure KPIs, and integrate project management practices across the unit to deliver robust, cost-effective logistics solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Lean management experience required (2+ years).
• Experience in engineering, planning of logistics processes (5 years).

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate Lean initiatives across engineering, maintenance, and operations.
• Develop and update manpower and RTR workflows to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor KPI performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead projects using project management methodologies within the business unit.
• Coach leadership and support Lean/Kaizen initiatives.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Leadership

Process improvement

Kaizen

Coaching

KPI reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Schnellecke Logistics USA in Alabama seeks a Lean Operations Leader to plan, manage and coordinate Engineering, Maintenance and Innovations, aligning with safety, quality and customer requirements.

You will drive Lean and Kaizen initiatives, develop efficient processes, lead teams, measure KPIs, and integrate project management practices across the unit to deliver robust, cost-effective logistics solutions.