Warehouse Continuous Improvement - CJ Logistics
University Park, IL
About the Job
Position Responsibilities:
- Produce analyses and provide information required by operations and the customer
- Analyze labor expense, including productivity performance data
- Develop production plans, schedules and communicate business intelligence needs
- Produce Logistics Center Efficiency Analysis (e.g. pick line analysis)
- Produce Logistics Center (LC) scorecard data and provide insight
- Analyze, Audit and Oversee Continuous Improvement Activity
- Use data & statistical tools to create continuous improvement plans (including cost trending and improvement plans)
- Perform analysis to determine root cause of process barriers; waste or excess costs, identify sources of inefficiencies, and develop recommendations for process improvements
- Coach, champion, and sometimes lead, improvement projects within a Logistics Center
- Provide training recommendations to Operations Leadership
Operations Support:
- Monitor adherence to leading practices and provide feedback to the leadership team regarding opportunities in current leading practices
- Identify and implement initiatives/projects that reduce costs and improve services to customers
- Collect and monitor activities to assess trends and opportunities for each Logistics Center and provide proactive recommendations
- Participate in and support safety committee activities
- Ensure alignment and execution of assigned portions of the facility Quality Management System
- Support regulatory requirements including set up and preparation for audits
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2 or more years of experience in operations and experience in Lean Management and/or Six Sigma Methodology (or equivalent)
- Certifications in Continuous Improvement, Lean and/or Six Sigma Methodology is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
- Proven ability to analyze data and provide recommendations based on analysis
- Ability to travel as needed
- Experience with project management concepts and techniques
- Skilled in conveying information in understandable terms at all levels of the organization
- Objective and resilient when presenting findings and insights
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be willing to operate forklift
CJ Logistics America About Statement:
CJ Logistics America delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics America is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.
CJ Logistics America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics America participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Source : CJ Logistics