Systems and Process Specialist - Miami, FL

American President Lines; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Gym discounts

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is hiring a Systems and Process Specialist in Miami, FL to drive operational excellence across the network. The role focuses on Lean implementations, standardization, and continuous improvement to raise performance. You will mentor teams and deploy action plans with local and regional partners.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in transport/logistics improvements, knowledge of Lean/PDCA/Kaizen, and strong analytical skills to deliver measurable gains.

Qualifications

• What you will need: Lean, continuous improvement and process engineering knowledge.
• Strong analytics and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in transport/logistics continuous improvements and IT projects.
• Familiarity with transport operations and freight management or contract logistics.

Responsibilities

• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements using Lean methods.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects from inception to completion.
• Develop KPIs to measure improvement impact and report progress.
• Create and implement standard operating procedures for consistency.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Problem-solving

Analytics

Continuous improvement

Project management

Transport operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS – Supply Chain, Engineering, Transportation, Management or Administration

Job description

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Miami Fl, US

Systems and Process Specialist - Miami, FL

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise inMotion. Your career is always on the move,growingas fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team ofnearly 200nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job.It’sa journey on which you rise.

YOUR ROLE

Salary Range: $82,000 -103,000

Support the operational, financial and quality performance of the CEVA Network station, to identify inefficiencies, work with the local team to address and deploy action plans as well as to sustain the changes. Responsible for managing Operational Excellence programs and certification for the station(s) by supporting and mentoring Operations team. Fostering process development, standardization and leading continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen and PDCA; collaborating also with country and regional BPE teams.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements through Lean methodologies to streamline processes.
• Perform root cause analysis on operational issues and develop corrective action to support the site’s performance and Customers’ delivered quality.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement projects on the station from inception to completion
• Monitor and potentially develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
• When required develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance. Ensure compliance with locally / regionally defined ones.
• Maintain accurate records of improvement activities through the Ground Kaizen Program and report progress to station’s & country management as well as the BPE organization.
• Conduct training sessions for staff on Lean principles/tools and continuous.improvement techniques.
• Lead the station’s road to excellence within the Ground “Transport Classification Assessment” program.
• Collaborate with station and country cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support for Lean initiatives.
• Collaborate with Local/Regional BPE/IT organization on cross-country/regional rolled out tools and processes. Promote at station level their adoption.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Models and acts in accordance with CEVA guiding principles and core values.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Education & Qualifications: Supply Chain, Lean, Engineering or Transportation training – be it specific theoretical and practical training or ‘on the job' training
• BA/BS – Supply Chain, Engineering, Transportation, Management or Administration
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role, i.e. Transport operations related activity or in Lean/continuous Improvements
• Experience in managing Transport or Logistics related continuous improvements and/or IT projects
• Knowledge of Transport operations and Freight Management operations or Contract Logistics and warehousing operations
• Knowledge and experience process engineering and management
• Good analytics capabilities & problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge and experience of Lean and Continuous improvement methodologies (PDCA, Kaizen, Six Sigma etc)

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (how about sales or supply chain?) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.