Manager, Process Improvement - Supply Chain (Onsite)

Role Summary

Lead complex supply chain process improvement projects from corporate goals to project results. Drive governance, strategy deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives, expanding the use of lean six sigma tools across the organization. Improve the effectiveness of Supply Chain Planning and function as a Change Agent for strategy deployment. Coach the Supply Chain Function toward achieving its vision of professional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned and Self-directed initiatives and projects focusing on achieving corporate goals which at the start have been defined in broad terms.
• Provide governance, setting priorities and ensure efficient and effective project management and use of resources (people, money and time). Lead and initiate all activities that are necessary to successfully complete the projects. Connect with management and the operation for successful implementation of projects.
• Define value proposition and create portfolio of services. Improve processes, improve systems and develop people in order to create more value.
• Identify applicable practices and then function as a change agent within the organization to implement and ensure widespread adoption.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Influence change and gain support from key partners for improvement programs to achieve the supply chain professional vision.
• Develop, maintain and administer training/education programs on continuous improvement and related topics (Lean Six Sigma, kaizen).

Qualifications

• Bachelor require or Master of Science, Engineering, Economics or Business Management
• APICS certification, desired but not required
• 8 years’ experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management and/ or Financial Management
• Hands-on experience applying lean manufacturing, 6-Sigma, and advanced planning and control methods
• Proven capability to manage and implement change management programs
• Practical knowledge and experience in functioning as a Project Lead and/or Project Team member with proven accomplishments
• Capable of leading and coaching a multidisciplinary team from all levels and functions of the organization
• Strong cross functional collaboration with Finance, Manufacturing and within Supply Chain
• Practical knowledge of SAP/JDA and/or other similar systems
• Solid communication skills required as well as excellent Supply Chain management skills/understanding