Werner Enterprises

Business Process Optimization Lead

Werner Enterprises$80K — $110K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years in a high-touch customer service environment; transportation/logistics experience is a plus.
  • 3+ years leading process optimization or project management efforts.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and process mapping software.
  • Exceptional communication skills for influencing team members and executives.
  • Strong integrity, work ethic, and a commitment to continuous learning in relevant methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Identify areas for process redesign impacting profitability, customer satisfaction, and associate engagement.
  • Lead process improvements aligned with the Strategic Change roadmap.
  • Drive cross-functional projects collaborating across business areas.
  • Act as a primary change agent fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Partner with subject matter experts and Change Managers to optimize and document procedures.
  • Develop detailed project plans, ensuring initiatives are delivered and adopted successfully.
  • Define and manage KPIs for all initiatives, focusing on savings and process efficiency.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan and stock purchase plan.
  • Paid time off and life insurance.
  • Disability plans and supplemental coverage options.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Lean / Six Sigma expert to optimize workflows within Mastery, Salesforce, and Workday. This is a corporate operations and business systems role.

The Business Process Optimization Lead is responsible for leading the analysis, design and optimization of business processes to improve efficiency, scalability, standardization and operational effectiveness.

You will identify and implement scalable solutions that drive operational excellence ranging from desk level processes and scaling to enterprise-wide strategies. You will provide education and guidance to associates and leaders throughout the company to advance continuous operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operational Analytics: Identify areas where process redesign can significantly impact profitability, customer satisfaction, and associate engagement.
  • Strategic Transformation: Lead process improvement efforts that align with the Strategic Change roadmap.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive small, medium, and/or large-scale projects involving collaboration between Business areas.
  • Change Advocacy: Act as a primary "change agent" to instill a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement across the company.
  • Collaboration: Partner closely with Business subject matter experts, Change Managers, and Learning & Development to ensure processes are optimized, standard operating procedures are documented and sustained through high-quality change management and training. Partner closely with Product and IT when technical solutions are the best path forward.
  • Project Management: Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports ensuring all initiatives are delivered and adopted with positive results.
  • Key Performance Indicators: Define and manage KPIs for all initiatives such as cost savings/avoidance, process cycle time reduction, SOP compliance/adoption, error rate reduction, etc.
Qualifications & Skills
  • Experience: 3-5+ years in a high-touch customer service environment; experience in transportation or logistics is a plus.
  • Leadership: 3+ years of leading process optimization efforts, personnel or project management experience.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (or equivalent work experience). Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Technical Savvy: Proficiency in Google Workspace and process mapping software.
  • Communication: Exceptional ability to persuade and influence team members and executives to adopt new ways of working.
  • Soft Skills: High standards of integrity, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to ongoing self-education in Lean/Six Sigma, Change Management, or similar methodologies.
We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

About Werner Enterprises

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a transportation and logistics company engaged in hauling truckload shipments of general commodities in both interstate and intrastate commerce. The Company operates in two segments: Truckload Transportation Services (Truckload) and Werner Logistics (Logistics). The Company's Truckload segment consists of the One-Way Truckload and Specialized Services units. The Company's Logistics segment is a non-asset-based transportation and logistics provider. The Company's customers include retailers and manufacturers across a range of industries, with a focus on the food and beverage, retail, manufacturing and consumer products industries.
Learn more about Werner Enterprises
Size
12,292 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$169 million
Founded
1956
5 Year Trend
+6.4%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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