Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Manager
About The Position
The Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading strategic improvement initiatives across supply chain and operations to drive efficiency, standardization, cost optimization, and performance excellence. This role serves as a catalyst for change by applying structured problem-solving, project management discipline, and data-driven decision-making to deliver measurable business results. This position partners cross-functionally with operations, category management, planning, logistics, finance, IT, and leadership teams to design, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, analytical, and change management capabilities, along with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
- Highly organized with exceptional time management and prioritization skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain Management
- 5–10 years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, supply chain, operations, or project management roles.
- Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL preferred.
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Miro, Jira, Asana, or equivalent).
- Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or other continuous improvement certifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end continuous improvement projects using structured methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or PMI-based frameworks).
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans.
- Assemble, lead, and influence cross-functional project teams to achieve targeted outcomes.
- Proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and scope changes.
- Lead process design initiatives focused on standardization, simplification, automation, and scalability.
- Implement best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and training materials.
- Serve as a thought leader in process excellence, data analytics, systems optimization, and workflows.
- Identify opportunities for operational excellence, productivity improvement, cost reduction, service enhancement, and digital enablement.
- Design and maintain KPI frameworks, dashboards, and standardized reporting tools.
- Deliver business insights that drive informed decision-making and continuous performance improvement.
- Build automated workflows and reporting solutions to enhance visibility, efficiency, and compliance.
- Act as a change agent by driving adoption of new processes and tools through communication, training, and leadership engagement.
- Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Facilitate workshops, problem-solving sessions, and continuous improvement events.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, business requirements, SOPs, training materials, and governance frameworks.
- Ensure alignment with compliance, audit, and internal control requirements.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
