Continuous Improvement Manager - Regional Distribution Center - Stuarts Draft, VA

Target • Stuarts Draft, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will lead and own continuous improvement for a Distribution center’s functional area (i.e specific department). This role will champion structured problem-solving strategies (Lean/Six Sigma/8 Step) and oversee program execution, keeping pace with growth and business challenges. You will mentor, influence, and coach leaders and project teams to ensure successful deployment of initiatives, and alignment of continuous improvement principles, concepts, and methodologies. In partnership with building leaders, you will work to identify, prioritize, and lead through change the opportunities for lead-time, quality, and cost improvements. Additionally, you will lead the structured problem-solving implementation and sustainment of process optimization with a focus on key performance indicators. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to 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 (DMAIC, Statistical Process Control, Kaizen, Process Mapping, 5S, Fishbone, etc.)
• 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 emphasis on team member development and engagement
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, organizational, presentation skills
• Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the mezzanine platforms

Nice To Haves

• Green Belt preferred or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and own continuous improvement for a Distribution center’s functional area.
• Champion structured problem-solving strategies (Lean/Six Sigma/8 Step) and oversee program execution.
• Mentor, influence, and coach leaders and project teams to ensure successful deployment of initiatives.
• Align continuous improvement principles, concepts, and methodologies.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead opportunities for lead-time, quality, and cost improvements in partnership with building leaders.
• Lead the structured problem-solving implementation and sustainment of process optimization with a focus on key performance indicators.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs (medical, vision, dental, 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree