Continuous Improvement Manager - Upstream Distribution Center - Suffolk, VA

Target Brands, Inc.

$73K — $132K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year degree or equivalent experience
  • 3 to 6 years of experience in structured problem-solving (Green Belt preferred)
  • Working knowledge of structured problem solving tools (DMAIC, Statistical Process Control, etc.)
  • Proven strength in problem solving and advanced data/statistical analysis
  • Project management skills including goal definition and timeline management
  • Strong training and mentoring skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and own continuous improvement initiatives for a Distribution Center's functional area
  • Champion and implement structured problem-solving strategies
  • Mentor and coach leaders and project teams to ensure successful deployment of initiatives
  • Identify, prioritize, and lead change opportunities related to lead-time, quality, and cost improvements
  • Oversee structured problem-solving implementation and sustainment of process optimization
  • Focus on key performance indicators to drive improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental
  • 401(k) plan with potential employer contributions
  • Employee discount program
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid sick leave and national holidays
  • Paid vacation
Full Job Description
The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at .

As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will lead and own continuous improvement for a Distribution center’s functional area (i.e Replenishment/Fulfillment).  This role will champion structured problem-solving strategies (Lean/Six Sigma/8 Step) and oversee program execution, keeping pace with growth and business challenges. You will mentor, influence, and coach leaders and project teams to ensure successful deployment of initiatives, and alignment of continuous improvement principles, concepts, and methodologies. In partnership with building leaders, you will work to identify, prioritize, and lead through change the opportunities for lead-time, quality, and cost improvements. Additionally you will lead the structured problem-solving implementation and sustainment of process optimization with a focus on key performance indicators.

Core responsibilities and requirements of this job include but are not limited to the expectations described within this job description.  Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

  • Four-year degree or equivalent experience
  • 3 to 6 years of experience in structured problem-solving (Green Belt preferred or equivalent experience)
  • Working knowledge of structured problem solving tools (DMAIC, Statistical Process Control, Kaizen, Process Mapping, 5S, Fishbone, etc.)
  • Proven strength in problem solving and advanced data/ statistical analysis
  • Project management skills including scoping, problem statements, goal definition, and timeline management
  • Strong training and mentoring skills with emphasis on team member development and engagement
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, organizational, presentation skills
  • Most facilities operate 24/7 requiring flexible working hours
  • Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the mezzanine platforms

Benefits Eligibility

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