Business Process Excellence Specialist - Houston, TX

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.

At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion.  Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise. 

YOUR ROLE

The BPE Specialist supports Business Process Excellence initiatives by helping drive continuous improvement, process standardisation, Lean methodology, and operational best practices within the facility. This role partners closely with site leadership, operations, HR, safety, training, and regional BPE resources to support the site’s continuous improvement culture and consistent execution of CEVA Way practices. The role is responsible for supporting site-level Kaizen activity, internal assessments, training, gap closure, process improvement projects, and implementation readiness within the assigned facility. 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

• Serve as the site-level BPE resource supporting Lean methodology, CEVA Way training, and continuous improvement activities within the assigned facility. 

• Coordinate site-level Kaizen activity, including Kaizen submissions, site goals, follow-up actions, and progress tracking. 

• Facilitate and support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, service, cost, and process consistency. 

• Partner with site leadership and operations teams to identify process gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities. 

• Conduct site-level internal assessments, including SCA/TCA-related reviews, and assist in building gap plans for areas requiring improvement. 

• Work with site management to close assessment gaps, maintain compliance with CEVA standards, and support operational readiness. 

• Support training for new hires and existing employees on Lean principles, CEVA Way practices, standard work, and process expectations. 

• Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures, work instructions, visual management tools, and process documentation for the site. 

• Support operational implementations, start-up activities, layout changes, process changes, and customer-driven requirements within the facility. 

• Assist with preparing internal and customer-facing presentations, updates, and summaries related to BPE initiatives and site improvement activity. 

• Monitor site process performance and partner with operations to recommend improvements that support productivity, service, quality, and cost objectives. 

• Update or support updates to site cost models when process changes impact labour, workflow, productivity, or operational assumptions. 

• Participate in site project teams and support completion of assigned action items, timelines, and deliverables. 

• Support green initiatives and sustainability-related improvement opportunities within the facility. 

• Collaborate with Innovation Ambassadors or site leaders to support pilots, testing, and adoption of innovation opportunities within the facility. 

• Promote a continuous improvement mindset by coaching employees and leaders on problem-solving, standard work, waste reduction, and process discipline. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required. 

• At least two years of logistics, warehousing, operations, continuous improvement, Lean, training, or process-improvement experience preferred. Equivalent education, training, or relevant site experience may be considered. 

• Experience working in a warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain environment preferred. 

• Familiarity with Lean principles, Kaizen activity, standard work, visual management, root cause analysis, or problem-solving tools preferred. 

Languages and Communication Skills 

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with hourly employees, leads, supervisors, managers, site leadership, customer contacts, and cross-functional partners. 

• Ability to train, coach, and influence others in a professional and collaborative manner. 

Computer Skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

• Ability to use web-based, job-specific, reporting, and operational systems as required. 

• Ability to prepare basic reports, action trackers, presentations, process documentation, and improvement summaries. 

Other Skills and Experience 

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced site environment. 

• Strong project coordination, follow-up, and team-building skills. 

• Demonstrated professionalism, initiative, self-organisation, logic, and creativity. 

• Ability to balance individual responsibilities with team priorities and site objectives. 

• Ability to identify problems, gather facts, support root cause analysis, and assist with practical corrective actions. 

• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with site and regional leaders. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, credibility, and a positive working relationship with employees and leadership.  

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us.  You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (how about sales or supply chain?) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: View email address on jobs.cmacgm-group.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

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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.