The Staff Pad Hiring for Operations Excellence Manager Job at Bethlehem, GA Full Time

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across Distribution Centers to improve operational performance. This role will be responsible for driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence to all site areas. This action includes defining the site’s strategy in developing and executing performance standards, best practices and being a hands-on servant leader in enabling change management in the DC(s). Must be a change catalyst with strong communication and time management skills and an ability to flow between strategic thinking and tactical coaching and execution quickly.

• Develops comprehensive project plans to be shared with senior managers, other staff members, or executives.
• Continues to build on the culture in the Fulfillment Center (FC) using the 5s (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) Lean strategy.
• Partners effectively with all departments inside the building(s)/campus and corporate to accomplish project goals.
• Tracks project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Meets budgetary objectives and adjusts project constraints based on financial analysis or ROI.
• Learns and uses up-to-date project management tools and techniques consistent with PMP certification standards.
• Helps develop continuous improvement and project management skills in peers and other FC leaders.
• Flex into operations management, leading any FC departments to support gaps or business needs.
• Values individuality and the diverse talents of their team. Leads the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field required
• 5+ years’ experience required including strong personal computer and internet skills including MS Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, and Power Point
• Strong project management and continuous improvement skills
• Metrics driven mindset.
• Effective communicator and leader for employees, direct reports, cross-functional teams and executive leadership
• Proven ability to quickly adapt and drive the right results using data
• Experience in the use of Kaizens, operational excellence process improvement
• Familiar with statistical analysis and regression
• Experience negotiating and implementing work standards to different levels of an organization
• Strong analytical skills for analyzing key data and interpreting impact to operations
• Must have excellent communication skills; including written, oral and presentation
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate and direct the activities of many
• Strong time management, organizational, planning, expediting and proactive skills
• 5-8 years’ experience with CAD a plus
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Distribution Concepts preferred