Lean Six Sigma CI Engineer - Warehouse & Logistics

Kuehne+Nagel; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in the United States is seeking a Continuous Improvement professional to design, manage, and optimize solutions in Contract Logistics, ensuring goods are stored, handled, and delivered with precision.

You will lead the site's Continuous Improvement program, promote Lean Six Sigma across the site, drive Kaizen activities and Lean Six projects, test new technologies, and align initiatives with regional productivity targets while supporting regional belts and training.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years Continuous Improvement experience.
• 5 years in a Warehousing environment.
• 2-5 years Project Management experience.
• Lean Six Green Belt.
• Ability to travel for training and classes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site's Continuous Improvement (CI) program for quality and productivity.
• Lead Kaizen activities and Lean Six projects.
• Test, evaluate and introduce new technologies in contract logistics.
• Align projects to meet Production System Savings targets and regional productivity targets.
• Present project portfolios from Value Stream Analysis.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers and plan value-added services.
• Ensure savings for the site are validated with financial controls.
• Develop productivity management tools within the region for measurement and monitoring.
• Support Excellence levels from Blue to Gold.
• Create SOPs and ensure sustainability of processes KPI-driven.
• Work with Regional Black Belt to coach Yellow and Green Belts.
• Some travel for training and classes.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel in the United States is seeking a Continuous Improvement professional to design, manage, and optimize solutions in Contract Logistics, ensuring goods are stored, handled, and delivered with precision.

You will lead the site's Continuous Improvement program, promote Lean Six Sigma across the site, drive Kaizen activities and Lean Six projects, test new technologies, and align initiatives with regional productivity targets while supporting regional belts and training.