National Contract Logistics Production System Director
Apply NowCompany: Kuehne + Nagel
Location: Mississauga, ON L4T 4M6
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National Contract Logistics Production System Director | Mississauga | CA2119224
Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, we are looking for a new National Contract Logistics Production System Director to join our Contract Logistics team in Mississauga
YOUR ROLE
As National Production System Director you will serve as a benchmark in Lean Six Sigma knowledge and execution of projects efficiently. This position requires championing and instilling a culture of continuous improvement across all Kuehne+Nagel Business Units at the national level. You will also be accountable for fostering a culture of ongoing improvement throughout the company's national locations by demonstrating and diligently applying Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies across all sites. You will mentor and coach Yellow and Green Belt personnel towards certification.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
GOOD REASON TO JOIN
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-ONSITE
ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL
With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.
CONTACT
Canada Talent Acquisition
Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, we are looking for a new National Contract Logistics Production System Director to join our Contract Logistics team in Mississauga
YOUR ROLE
As National Production System Director you will serve as a benchmark in Lean Six Sigma knowledge and execution of projects efficiently. This position requires championing and instilling a culture of continuous improvement across all Kuehne+Nagel Business Units at the national level. You will also be accountable for fostering a culture of ongoing improvement throughout the company's national locations by demonstrating and diligently applying Lean Six Sigma principles and methodologies across all sites. You will mentor and coach Yellow and Green Belt personnel towards certification.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading and facilitating in-depthValue Stream Analysis events to identify and address process inefficiencies,thereby equipping business unit leadership with a robust project pipeline forongoing improvement initiatives.
- Monitoring and leading ContinuousImprovement Events to drive efficiency and performance advances:
- Delivering training for YellowBelts and providing support to the Master Black Belt during Lean Six Sigma Greenor Black Belt training:
- Mentoring and coaching Yellow andGreen Belts practitioners on site, not only to help them achieve certification,but also to foster skill development and career advancement.
- Executing a minimum of two BlackBelt projects each year, designed to significantly enhance operationalproductivity and efficiency, with the goal of achieving substantial costsavings.
- Collaborating with finance tovalidate project cost savings, in accordance with the country's cost savingsgovernance guidelines.
- Supporting and reporting onSustainability initiatives aimed at enhancing Energy Efficiency, Plastic FreeOperations, Waste Management, Water Conservation, as well as Employee Wellbeingand Inclusion
If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
- Bachelors Degree in Systems Engineer or related field preferred
- 8+ years of Proven experience in a similar role, quality management & process improvement
- Contract logistics management experience preferred.
- Certification in Lean Six SigmaBlack Belt methodology from a recognized institution
- Experience in conducting trainings which includes mentorship & coaching
- Extensive leadership experience coupled with robust problem-solving and project management skills.
- Exceptional communication andinterpersonal skills, capable of fostering collaborative relationships.
- Proven experience in delivering Kaizen, DMAIC & Rapid Improvement activities based on Value Stream Mapping preferred.
- Advanced skills in MS office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS project and MS Visio.
GOOD REASON TO JOIN
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-ONSITE
ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL
With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.
CONTACT
Canada Talent Acquisition