Operational Excellence Manager, CIP & Process Optimization

DSV • Austin, TX

5d • $118,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Vizio
• Aptitude for AutoCAD and Microsoft Access
• Knowledge of WMS functionality
• Good mathematical 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 levels in the organization).
• Public Presentation
• Deliver trainings and Workshops

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma / Lean Certifications
• E-commerce experience including starting up small to large volume solutions
• Experience in warehouse automation applications (Pick to Light, Automated Sortation, Voice Pick, conveyor design, etc.)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

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