Program Manager, Continuous Improvement

Salary Range

$83,740-$110,880

Position OverviewThe Continuous Improvement Manager serves as a change leader responsible the delivery of process innovation and continuous improvement across multiple facilities. This role will successfully leverage Lean Six Sigma methodology and related tools to analyze end-to-end processes; develop strategies; lead, mentor and monitor key cross-functional projects with measurable and sustainable results. This role directly partners with senior leadership, key stakeholders and subject matter experts to deliver business transformation while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Job DescriptionDescription

• Lead, Coach and Drive Results: Analyze operations to identify, quantify and prioritize actionable areas of step change improvements. Develop business cases (problem definition, establishing baselines, KPIs and financial impacts, etc.) for potential projects. Engage cross-functional teams ensuring alignment and support for projects and related improvements. Leads and supports broader national and regional projects to ensure standardization and sharing of best practices across locations and C&S. Facilitate process improvement activities, training and mentorship. Accountable for driving projects and achieving sustainable results. Propagate continuous improvement methodology, tools and mindset across C&S.
• Relationship Building: Engage with senior leadership and key stakeholders to assess performance challenges and business needs supporting the long term improvement of KPI's. Partner with operations leaders to improve processes that result in improved customer experiences. Coach operations leaders to improve processes that result in improved customer experiences. Develop, communicate and present results tailored to the level needed. Coordinate with Finance Ops to ensure financial savings models are vetted, clear, concise and detailed.
• Monitor and Mentor: Align on appropriate measures to actively monitor project risks and actual business impact. Champion the development of Lean Six Sigma capability across all levels at C&S. Facilitate training to grow a culture of continuous improvement. Support the development of Lean Six Sigma capability across all levels in the organization. Provide training, as appropriate, to operations staff in the use of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools. Participate in facility business reviews, providing insight and feedback on how locations can evolve to drive further performance improvements. Be innovative and teach the organization to think differently by challenging the status quo and celebrate great results
• Travel Required:Yes

Environment

• Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
• Warehouse : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
• Warehouse : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
• Warehouse : Freezer (-20F to 0F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge : Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools demonstrated through 5-10 completed projects. Ability to teach, train and mentor LSS concepts.
• Special Skills : Experience in applying systemic analytical methods to improve processes
• Physical abilities: :
• Other: : Experience within CPG, Supply Chain, Transportation and Warehouse Operations strongly desired.
• Industrial Engineering : Experience in engineered labor standards and labor management systems strongly desired.

Years Of Experience

• 5-7 : Proven track record of accomplishments of continuous improvement projects and team leadership with demonstrated benefits

QualificationsBachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree - Business Studies in Operations & Project Management, Bachelor's Degree - Operations & Project Management, Lean/Six Sigma (Black Belt) - Other, Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute

Shift1st Shift (United States of America)CompanyC&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.