Continuous Improvement Manager

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

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Preferred Saddle Creek Locations - Lakeland, FL, Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Fort Worth, TX, Lexington or Walton, Kentucky, Las Vegas, NV

Job type - HYBRID + 50%+ travel

Overview

The Manager of Continuous Improvement is responsible coordinating and delivering both onsite and online lean six sigma trainings (Yellow Belt, Takt, etc.). Conduct lean cultural pre-assessments and final assessments. Lead lean six sigma events (process mapping, brainstorming, 5S, etc.). Provide mentorship for Green Belt projects, co-facilitate VSM’s, Kaizens, etc. Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. Identify and implement best practices and standardization across department and sites. This position will report to the Director, Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lean cultural pre-assessments and final assessments

• Coordinate and deliver both onsite and online lean six sigma trainings (Yellow Belt, Time Study, Takt, Single Piece Flow, etc.).

• Lead Lean Six Sigma events and continuous improvement projects such as process mapping, 5S, brainstorming, etc.

• Provide mentorship for Green Belt projects

• Co-facilitate VSM’s, Kaizens, etc.

• Identify and implement best practices and standardization across department and sites

QualificationsEducation/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field required

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher required

• 5 years of experience leading in a lean environment required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of lean tools and methodologies, such as process mapping, 5S, kaizen, Gemba, root cause analysis, etc.

• Ability to coach, mentor, and influence others at all levels of the organization

• Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

• Strong analytical and time management skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software

• Ability to travel to other locations (up to 50% travel)

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Benefits:

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement

• Annual bonus eligibility

• 401(k) match

• Vacation and holiday pay

• Employee assistance and identity theft protection

• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions

• Tuition reimbursement for further education

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

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