Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Manager

US LBM; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM is a leading distributor of specialty building materials with a nationwide footprint and a culture focused on empowering its people and customers. The Market Continuous Improvement Manager will assess and enhance processes to drive efficiencies and cost reductions across manufacturing and warehouse operations.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 years in process improvement/operations, and Six Sigma certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Process Management, Operations or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process improvement/operations.
• Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze designs, methods, and internal processes.
• Develop strategies and initiatives for operational efficiency.
• Establish norms and standards of company performance.
• Implement process improvements and changes in manufacturing/warehouse methods.
• Measure process improvement benefits after changes are implemented.
• Implement Lean and/or Six Sigma methods.
• Regularly review lean performance expectations with leadership teams across the organization, providing expectations, performance planning, and feedback.
• Stay up to date with developments in management and process optimization.
• Measure the success of initiatives through KPIs, such as cost savings, productivity improvements, reduction in waste of defects, and increased customer satisfaction.
• Directly work with the Market President and market teams.

Skills

Drives Vision and Purpose

Optimizes Work Processes

Plans and Aligns

Communicates Effectively

Logistics management understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Process Management / Operations

Job description

US LBM is a leading distributor of specialty building materials with a nationwide footprint and a culture focused on empowering its people and customers. The Market Continuous Improvement Manager will assess and enhance processes to drive efficiencies and cost reductions across manufacturing and warehouse operations.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 years in process improvement/operations, and Six Sigma certification.