Continuous Improvement Manager-Flow Center- Hampton GA

Target • Hampton, GA

9d • $73,000 - $132,000

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Manager leads and owns continuous improvement for a Distribution Center functional area, such as Replenishment or Fulfillment. The role champions structured problem-solving strategies, including Lean, Six Sigma, and 8 Step, and oversees program execution in response to business growth and challenges. The manager mentors, influences, and coaches leaders and project teams to support successful initiative deployment and alignment with continuous improvement principles, concepts, and methodologies.

In partnership with building leaders, the manager identifies and prioritizes opportunities to improve lead time, quality, and cost, and leads change efforts. The role also leads structured problem-solving implementation and sustains process optimization with a focus on key performance indicators. Duties may change at any time based on business needs.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in structured problem-solving; Green Belt preferred or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of structured problem-solving tools such as DMAIC, Statistical Process Control, Kaizen, Process Mapping, 5S, and Fishbone.
• Proven strength in problem solving and advanced data/statistical analysis.
• Project management skills, including scoping, problem statements, goal definition, and timeline management.
• Strong training and mentoring skills, with an emphasis on team member development and engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including mezzanine platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Green Belt certification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own continuous improvement for a Distribution Center functional area.
• Champion structured problem-solving strategies, including Lean, Six Sigma, and 8 Step.
• Oversee continuous improvement program execution in response to growth and business challenges.
• Mentor, influence, and coach leaders and project teams to deploy initiatives successfully and align with continuous improvement principles and methodologies.
• Partner with building leaders to identify and prioritize opportunities to improve lead time, quality, and cost.
• Lead change efforts and the implementation and sustainment of structured problem-solving and process optimization focused on key performance indicators.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager