YOUR ROLE
Ground Rail Business Process Excellence - Operational Improvement Specialist
Based in Pinto, Madrid (Spain)
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Support the operational, financial and quality performance of the CEVA Network station, to identify inefficiencies, work with the local team to address and deploy action plans as well as to sustain the changes.
Responsible for managing Operational Excellence programs and certification for the station(s) by supporting and mentoring Operations team. Fostering process development, standardization and leading continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen and PDCA; collaborating with country and regional BPE teams.
* Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements through Lean methodologies to streamline processes.
* Root Cause Analysis: Perform root cause analysis on operational issues and develop corrective action to support the site’s performance and Customers’ delivered quality
* Project Management: Lead and manage continuous improvement projects on the station from inception to completion
* Performance Monitoring: Monitor and potentially develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
* Standardization: When required develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance. Ensure compliance with locally / regionally defined ones.
* Kaizen Reporting: Maintain accurate records of improvement activities through the Ground Kaizen Program and report progress to station’s & country management as well as the BPE organization.
* Training and Culture adoption: Conduct training sessions for staff on Lean principles/tools and continuous improvement techniques.
* Adherence to the Operational Excellence program: Lead the station’s road to excellence within the Ground “Transport Classification Assessment” program.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with station and country cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support for Lean initiatives.
* Support country/region initiatives: Collaborate with Local/Regional BPE/IT organization on cross-country/regional rolled out tools and processes. Promote at station level their adoption.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Models and acts in accordance with CEVA guiding principles and core values.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
* Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Transportation, Management or Administration.
* 2+ years’ experience in similar role i.e. transport operations related activity or in Lean/continuous Improvements.
* Advanced level of English.
* Knowledge of Transport operations and Freight Management operations.
* Knowledge and experience process engineering and management.
* Good analytics capabilities & problem-solving skills.
* Good knowledge and experience of Lean and Continuous improvement methodologies (PDCA, Kaizen, Six Sigma etc).
* Change management leadership skills.
* Planning, time management, collaboration, decision-making, organization, presentation, influencing skills.
* The role might require some international travels for training & workshop a few weeks per year. A driving license and a car for local area travels to different nearby stations is also a must.
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
* Permanent contract.
* Competitive salary.
You will work for one of the world 's leading logistics operators that will help you in your career development by offering you multiple opportunities.
You will receive on the job training that help you to better understand operational processes.
ABOUT TOMORROW
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