Continuous Improvement Manager

About the role

We are immediately hiring a Continuous Improvement Manager in Minooka, IL for our Supply Chain Solutions division.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor other engineers to develop innovative solutions
• Manage multiple projects, confer with operations managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions
• Apply company methodologies and toll to design transportation operations
• Map and document processes
• Identify gaps in processes and recommend/implement improvement
• Foster an environment of innovation within the team
• Benchmark internal processes to ensure best practices are presented to customer
• Manage data flow processes to support daily operations in conjunction with IT
• Establish and implement performance measures
• Conduct Supply Chain analyses and recommend alternative strategies
• Facilitate performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to aid development of individual and team skills
• Effectively interact with customers, Sales, and Operations to create value propositions
• Take an active and growing role in account financials
• Collect data and perform statistical analysis, apply Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) tool

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Management, Industrial Engineering or 8 years equivalent experience
• 5 years or more in Demonstrated experience in one of the RIL Engineering competencies
• Masters Degree with 4 years relevant logistics experience
• 5 years or more in Experience in one of the target market industry segments
• 5 years or more in Operations, Consulting, or third party Logistics
• Advanced knowledge of Integrated Logistics, transportation, distribution, customer service, information technology
• Advanced knowledge of computer tools: spreadsheets, databases, graphics, word processing, mapping, routing and scheduling, facility layouts
• Advanced knowledge of sales process
• Practicing knowledge of RIL operations and related systems
• Travel 30 - 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Management, Industrial Engineering or 8 years equivalent experience
• Masters Degree with 4 years relevant logistics experience
• 5 years or more in Demonstrated experience in one of the RIL Engineering competencies
• 5 years or more in Experience in one of the target market industry segments
• 5 years or more in Operations, Consulting, or third party Logistics
• Advanced knowledge of Integrated Logistics, transportation, distribution, customer service, information technology
• Advanced knowledge of computer tools: spreadsheets, databases, graphics, word processing, mapping, routing and scheduling, facility layouts
• Advanced knowledge of sales process
• Practicing knowledge of RIL operations and related systems

Skills

• Ability to effectively solve problems and challenges that satisfy customers
• Ability to define and be responsive to customer requirements
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Pay

Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
Annual Salary Pay: $80K - $95K

Schedule

Schedule: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 5pm - Must be flexible to work other days/shifts as needed
30 - 50% Travel