Operational Excellence & Lean Specialist

CEVA Logistics; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Employee benefits platform with retail

Pet insurance

Job summary

CEVA Logistics seeks a seasoned professional to support operational excellence across its network stations in the US. You will drive Lean initiatives, mentor operations teams and deploy action plans to sustain improvements and meet quality targets.

Responsibilities include leading CI projects, developing KPIs, and coordinating cross-functional teams with local and regional BPE groups. A strong Lean/Six Sigma background and effective training skills are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in transport operations or Lean/continuous improvements.
• Experience in managing transport or logistics CI projects and IT projects.
• Knowledge of transport operations, freight management and warehousing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in Lean/CI methodologies (PDCA, Kaizen, Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Identify inefficiencies and implement Lean improvements to streamline processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions to support performance and quality.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement projects from inception to completion.
• Monitor KPIs to measure effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.

Skills

Lean

Kaizen

PDCA

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Change management

Education

BA/BS – Supply Chain or Engineering

MBA or similar (preferred)

Tools

Project management

Job description

CEVA Logistics seeks a seasoned professional to support operational excellence across its network stations in the US. You will drive Lean initiatives, mentor operations teams and deploy action plans to sustain improvements and meet quality targets.

Responsibilities include leading CI projects, developing KPIs, and coordinating cross-functional teams with local and regional BPE groups. A strong Lean/Six Sigma background and effective training skills are required.