Full Job Description
Continuous Improvement Engineer- Green Belt
In this role, you will utilize Lean Six Sigma Knowledge for continuous improvement project execution. The Continuous Improvement Green Belt is the most active promoter of the continuous improvement culture across the site locally.
How you create impact
You will manage the site's Continuous Improvement (CI) program for quality and productivity, including the management of Kaizen activities and Lean Six projects
Support in testing, evaluating and introducing new technologies in the field of contract logistics
Align projects and CI activity to meet both Production System Savings targets and the region's productivity improvement targets
Present project portfolios resulting from the Value Stream Analysis activity
Communication with customers and suppliers as well as planning and calculation of value-added services at the customer's request
Ensure savings for the site are validated with financial controllers and data integrity is maintained
You will support the development of productivity management tools within the region to ensure measurement and monitoring of productivity at process and site levels
Support operations in the development of Kuehne and Nagel Excellence levels in the region from Blue through Gold
Creation of SOPs and control of the sustainability of processes based on KPIs
You will work with the Regional Black Belt in the development and coaching of the Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belts
Some travel will be necessary from time to time for training and classes
What we would like you to bring
Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience
Continuous Improvement experience for 3 - 5 years
5 years in a Warehousing environment
Project Management experience of 2- 5 years
Lean Six Green Belt
Ability to travel for training and classes as needed
What's in it for you
At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target base salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $95,000. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI- Onsite