Regional Process Excellence Engineer — Lean Transformation

CMA CGM; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Health plans

Life insurance

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a regional Business Process Excellence Engineer to lead operational excellence across multiple sites. You will drive standardization, process improvement, and capability development to enhance performance in the Ground Network.

You will partner with station leadership to implement data-driven decisions, conduct Kaizen events, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, PDCA, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Formal training and/or practical experience in Lean, Business Process Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Process Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the station's Business Process Excellence Engineering lead, supporting the deployment, governance, and sustainment of Operational Excellence programs and standards.
• Analyze operational processes, workflows, and performance data to identify improvement opportunities and drive measurable business results.
• Apply Lean Engineering principles and continuous improvement methodologies to improve flow, reduce waste, optimize resources, and enhance operational performance.
• Lead Kaizen events, PDCA cycles, root cause investigations, and structured problem-solving initiatives to address operational challenges and improve process stability.
• Design, implement, and sustain process improvements that improve service quality, productivity, cost performance, and customer outcomes.
• Lead continuous improvement and business transformation projects from opportunity identification through implementation and benefit realization.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work, operating procedures, and visual management systems while ensuring compliance with regional and global standards.
• Establish, monitor, and continuously improve KPI frameworks and management routines to support operational decision-making and performance accountability.
• Facilitate process mapping, value stream analysis, capacity assessments, cycle time measurement, flow analysis and operational diagnostics to identify constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain and report improvement pipelines, project status, realized benefits, and Operational Excellence metrics through the Ground Kaizen Program and other BPE management systems.
• Deliver coaching, mentoring, and training on Lean principles, problem-solving methodologies, operational excellence tools, and process management practices.
• Lead and coordinate the station's audit and progression through the Ground Transport Classification Assessment and other Operational Excellence certification programs.
• Partner with Country, Regional, Operations, IT, Quality, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support the deployment of standardized processes, digital tools, and transformation initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Models and acts in accordance with CEVA guiding principles and core values.

Skills

Lean

Operational Excellence

Kaizen

PDCA

Value Stream Mapping

A3 Problem Solving

Six Sigma

Standard Work

Visual Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

CEVA Logistics is seeking a regional Business Process Excellence Engineer to lead operational excellence across multiple sites. You will drive standardization, process improvement, and capability development to enhance performance in the Ground Network.

You will partner with station leadership to implement data-driven decisions, conduct Kaizen events, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, PDCA, and Six Sigma methodologies.