Manager, Warehouse Operational Excellence

Manager, Warehouse Operational Excellence

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Manage the flow of all pallets into and out of the network, including budget management and process optimization

Develop process and governance for cart tracking and management

Develop productivity systems to monitor the effectiveness of projects, measuring current productivity and efficiency

Analyze current methods and procedures, recommending and leading implementation of improved operating procedures

Lead, communicate, train, and hold accountable internal customers, external customers, and vendors to support the highest customer service while maintaining sound business practices and cost management

Review and recommend equipment provisions, preparing cost justifications as required

Design and prepare statistical reports for measuring projects, processes, productivity, and efficiency

Conduct special projects as requested

Standardize operation SOPs, workflows, and productivity across multiple projects, creating scorecards, SOPs, and centralized documentation storage to enable easy access and future capability development; update documents as new methods are discovered

Lead change management when implementing new concepts to internal operations, 3PL, or plant partners

Develop training tools for all new ways of conducting business

Formalize and use a standard project template for effective internal and external communication

Partner with the internal Warehouse capabilities team to provide consistent data, usage, and performance at all RDC sites

Act as a distribution operations resource or liaison across functions, providing new ideas, policies, or procedures to improve quality, cost, and service

Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of the Mondelēz Warehouse Playbook, planning all aspects of operations to achieve the highest level of service at the lowest cost

Serve as lead point of contact for Logistics program implementations, managing quality and timing of rollouts and providing necessary process and system training

Manage operational processes including change management pertaining to new technology, training related to Warehouse Playbook updates, and enabling future capability development

Evaluate and measure actual cost results to plan, recommending changes as needed to accomplish goals and objectives

Continually evaluate operational processes and programs, identifying opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and better support of process users, and facilitating continuous improvement projects

Establish accountabilities and processes to ensure required levels of productivity and organizational objectives

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

Solid background in supply chain operations with 6+ years of professional experience, including P&L responsibility for budgets exceeding $20M

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification required;
Master Black Belt a plus — with proven deployment of Lean principles in distribution and warehousing environments

Extensive experience in data gathering, analysis, and design/preparation of statistical reports

Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and strategic skills

Project management experience with proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to negotiate and influence at all levels, including senior management and external partners

Drive for results with a proactive, dynamic approach, identifying areas where business change is required

Third-party logistics relationship engagement history a plus

Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG/CPG) is a plus

What you need to know about this position:

Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors

Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Use professional…