Operational Excellence Manager, CIP & Process Optimization
DSVAbout the role
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DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com
Location: USA - VIRTUAL - US Texas
Division: Solutions
Job Posting Title: Operational Excellence Manager, CIP & Process Optimization - 119246
Time Type: Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Operations Excellence Manager, CIP & Process Optimization, is responsible for identifying and improving the outcomes of Logistics and operational processes to improve efficiencies, reduce cost and increase customer satisfaction
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Team Leadership:
- Identify and facilitate process improvement projects, training/ workshops to drive cultural change
- Conduct root cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing/ business and assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, facility design and create process documentation
- Carrying out advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping, develop budgets and cost analysis to determine project feasibility
- Design, Install and capital equipment as it relates to process improvement
- Drive value stream mapping to define “As-Is Analysis” and the transition to Future State
- Develop and conduct compliance assessments, program evaluations and reviews to drive results with the fortitude to ensure change is permanent
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited University
- Five years’ related management experience
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, problem solving and analytical skills
- Training in Lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen facilitation
- Strong leadership skills, experience working in a unionized environment, ability to learn and apply new concepts and overcome obstacles with change
- Previous exposure to a low volume high SKU environment
- Ability to work with and influence others in a fast-paced environment, ability to work shifts as required
Certificates & Licenses: NA
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Vizio
- Aptitude for AutoCAD and Microsoft Access
- Knowledge of WMS functionality
Mathematical Skills: Good mathematical skills
Language Skills
- English (reading, writing, verbal), Spanish a plus
- Interpersonal communication and language skills (e.g., listening to others, speaking to others, reading, writing).
- Communication (facilitation skills and very mature communication skills to be able to communicate to all
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