BPE Specialist (Lean Agent)- Whitsett, NC

CMA CGM • Durham, NC

20d • $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us? YOUR ROLE The BPE (Business Process Excellence) Lean Agent assists in driving critical continuous improvement initiatives within the associated warehouse/facility. This role helps the site to meet and exceed expected standards specifically in regards to CEVA’s continuous improvement programs. These programs include SCA (Site Classification Assessment), TCA (Transportation Classification Assessment), A3 & A4 Kaizen Program, Contract Review, Business Process Kaizen, and CEVA Way training. In doing so, this role is critical to creating the continuous improvement culture, the “CEVA Way”, within the operations by utilizing best-practices to establish reliable, consistent, standard processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required. At least two (2) years’ experience in Logistics preferred, but equivalent schooling/training acceptable.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), internet, web-based and job specific software applications.
• Must have excellent project management and team building skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and must have a high degree of logic, initiative, self-organization, and creativeness.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in demanding environments with tight deadlines. Balance team and individual responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Site-level “train-the-trainer” for Lean methodology and Kaizen
• Coordinate site-level Kaizen Program (Dr. Kaizen, Kaizen submissions, site goals, etc)
• Collaborate with Regional BPE Team on larger initiatives such as Contract Review, Deep Dives and Business Process Kaizens
• Conduct site-level training for CEVA Way
• Assist in creating customer and internal presentations on BPE initiatives
• Conduct internal assessments for SCA/TCA;
• build gap-plans for all areas of sub-optimal assessment
• work with site-management to close gaps and remain compliant
• Participate in various Project Teams
• Facilitate and lead continuous improvement projects within the facility or campus
• Assist in any operational implementations within the facility or campus
• Ensure CEVA guidelines are followed
• Update site cost-model for any process changes
• Support new-hire orientation and training for Lean methodology
• Drive ‘green’ initiatives within the facility
• Collaborate with Innovation Ambassadors to pilot potential innovation within the facility
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees