Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 7,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.
 
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services and supply chain solutions. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group designs, builds and supports logistics solutions that optimize material and information flow within factories, warehouses and distribution centers. The company is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in Europe, the second-largest producer of forklifts globally and a leading provider of warehouse automation.

Responsibilities

We are hiring an individual who has experience in developing, implementing, and leading continuous improvement cross-functionally within Dematic.   We are now hiring for a Senior Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager, in the North American region.  This role will focus on delivering Lean systems, Six Sigma methodologies and tools, along with skills in Agile, Value Stream Management and Daily Improvement Management systems, to executive level resources.  The ideal candidate must have the ability to analyze processes, identify waste and low value activities and concurrently be able to lead and implement change.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop Lean and Six Sigma competencies


• Manages functional level value stream project life cycle


• Lead complex C.I initiatives across multiple functions, for both NA and Globally


• Analyze business functions and identify resource Lean and Six Sigma development needs


• Coach and develop multi-level employees and executives on Lean principles


• Create governance and establish measurable standards for Daily Management System


• Completes complex projects and performs project organization, definition, planning, implementation, and control.


• Concrete problem-solving skills needed, to foresee obstacles and make strategic decisions

Qualifications

Qualification, Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required


• Master’s Degree desired


• Minimum 15 years of Lean / Six Sigma process improvement experience desired


• LSS Black Belt certification and/or SME.org Lean Gold certification


• Knowledge and practice of Daily Management Improvement systems strongly preferred


• Experience applying Lean Six Sigma systems to a portfolio of projects


• Experience in the selection, development and analysis of performance metrics strongly preferred


• Experience in establishing and sustaining effective KPI/metric-driven standards and governance


• High level of competency in team building, interpersonal relationship building and influence without authority is required