Lean Manager

Kuehne + Nagel Ukraine is opening a position of Lean Manager within Contract Logistics.

As Lean Manager you will implement our internal continuous improvement strategy (KNPS: Kuehne + Nagel Production System) at our warehouses.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• implement and maintain continuous improvement techniques and KNPS-tools such as: lean six sigma, 5S, visual management, standardization, process status boards, process control boards, and more
• train, coach, and support employees at various levels in the organization in applying continuous improvement techniques and tools
• guide and support the management team in developing knowledge concerning KNPS and lean thinking
• be responsible for identifying, leading and realizing LSS Black Belt and diverse KNPS projects in collaboration with operational teams from the site in line with site objectives and budget requirements
• perform administration linked to continuous improvements such as developing and maintaining training KNPS - manuals, KNPS – documentation, reporting on the progress of the KNPS implementation, and more.

Your skills and experience:

• master degree in logistics/business economics or equal level in thinking and performing by
   experience
• 3 to 5 years experience in an operational role, preferably within supply chain environment
• certified Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt preferred
• experience in Lean Six Sigma Tools, Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking and eager to become a specialist in these matters
• motivator with enthusiasm for our business and to activate people: activate and coach people at various levels in the organization
• process driven with strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills combined with a hands-on and proactive mind-set
• a demonstrated experience as a process improvement delivery specialist
• good knowledge and understanding of lean philosophy and experience in implementation
   of lean tools and lean six sigma & continuous improvement programs

Joining our Team you will have the possibility to identify and contribute to solutions that add value to customers' business. Your impact will be crucial for optimizing and improving our processes at our warehouses. You will have the possibility to bring your best ideas into life motivating and encouraging others to do their best to constantly improve our activity.