Continuous Improvement Manager - DTV

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager of Continuous Improvement will oversee the continuous improvement/process engineering efforts for the functional area. This role will manage and develop CI initiatives to support best in class processes and strategies. This position will work with leadership and support partners within other business units, to drive best practices and provide operational excellence methodology training and mentoring, while using data and change management to drive functional improvements within the organization. CORE FUNCTIONS: · Implement a robust 5S Program: o Teach 5S methodology to site leadership teams and associates. o Provide visual standards to various brand locations to maintain awareness for associates; provide standard tools, supplies mechanisms to maintain 5S standards. o Implement 5S program inclusive of zone breakdowns, ownership, audits, and reporting mechanisms. · Implement GEMBA program: o Teach GEMBA to site leadership teams and associates. o Establish GEMBA boards, tools and routines for the DC network. o Create feedback loop/communication mechanism for GEMBA findings, report outs and associated action item tracking and completion. · Support in the s...