Continuous Improvement Engineer

Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00

YOUR ROLE

Support the operational, financial and quality performance of the CEVA Network station, to identify inefficiencies, work with the local team to address and deploy action plans as well as to sustain the changes. Responsible for managing Operational Excellence programs and certification for the station(s) by supporting and mentoring Operations team. Fostering process development, standardization and leading continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen and PDCA; collaborating also with country and regional BPE teams.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements through Lean methodologies to streamline processes.
• Perform root cause analysis on operational issues and develop corrective action to support the site’s performance and Customers’ delivered quality.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement projects on the station from inception to completion
• Monitor and potentially develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
• When required develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance. Ensure compliance with locally / regionally defined ones.
• Maintain accurate records of improvement activities through the Ground Kaizen Program and report progress to station’s & country management as well as the BPE organization.
• Conduct training sessions for staff on Lean principles/tools and continuous improvement techniques.
• Lead the station’s road to excellence within the Ground “Transport Classification Assessment” program.
• Collaborate with station and country cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support for Lean initiatives.
• Collaborate with Local/Regional BPE/IT organization on cross-country/regional rolled out tools and processes. Promote at station level their adoption.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Models and acts in accordance with CEVA guiding principles and core values.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Education & Qualifications: Supply Chain, Lean, Engineering or Transportation training – be it specific theoretical and practical training or ‘on the job' training
• BA/BS – Supply Chain, Engineering, Transportation, Management or Administration
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role, i.e. Transport operations related activity or in Lean/continuous Improvements
• Experience in managing Transport or Logistics related continuous improvements and/or IT projects
• Knowledge of Transport operations and Freight Management operations or Contract Logistics and warehousing operations
• Knowledge and experience process engineering and management
• Good analytics capabilities & problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge and experience of Lean and Continuous improvement methodologies (PDCA, Kaizen, Six Sigma etc)

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.