Continuous Improvement Manager - Regional Distribution Center - Fridley, MN

Target's leadership truly empowers personal and professional growth, fostering an environment where we care, grow and win together.

About the role

The Continuous Improvement Manager leads and owns continuous improvement for a Distribution Center's functional area (Replenishment/Fulfillment). This role champions structured problem-solving strategies (Lean/Six Sigma/8 Step) and oversees program execution, aligning with growth and business challenges. The role mentors, influences, and coaches leaders and project teams to ensure successful deployment of initiatives, and aligns continuous improvement principles, concepts, and methodologies. In partnership with building leaders, the role identifies, prioritizes, and leads through change opportunities for lead-time, quality, and cost improvements. Additionally, the role leads the structured problem-solving implementation and sustainment of process optimization with a focus on key performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own continuous improvement for a Distribution Center's functional area (Replenishment/Fulfillment)
• Champion structured problem-solving strategies (Lean/Six Sigma/8 Step) and oversee program execution
• Identify, prioritize, and lead through change opportunities for lead-time, quality, and cost improvements
• Lead the structured problem-solving implementation and sustainment of process optimization with a focus on key performance indicators
• Mentor, influence, and coach leaders and project teams to ensure successful deployment of initiatives
• Align continuous improvement principles, concepts, and methodologies

Requirements

• 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
• Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the mezzanine platforms

Qualifications

• 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
• Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the mezzanine platforms

Skills

• Structured problem-solving (DMAIC, Statistical Process Control, Kaizen, Process Mapping, 5S, Fishbone, etc.)
• Project management skills including scoping, problem statements, goal definition, and timeline management
• Training and mentoring skills with emphasis on team member development and engagement
• Interpersonal, communication, time management, organizational, presentation skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

Pay

$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.

Schedule

Most facilities operate 24/7 requiring flexible working hours.

Application Instructions

Please visit https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_DAmericans to learn about benefits eligibility for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Competitive benefits

• Health and well-being
• Financial well-being
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• Market-leading pay
• Team Target discount
• Creating a culture of joy

Company Information

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