Area Continuous Improvement Black Belt

Kuehne+Nagel -
Durham, NC

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Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discount

Qualifications

Data integrity assurance
Portfolio monitoring
Leading supply chain efficiency improvement projects
Project portfolio management
Performance improvement leadership
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
5 years
Coaching
Six Sigma methodology implementation
Value stream mapping
Quality performance measurement
Professional development support
Industrial Engineering
Team training
Warehouse experience
Production monitoring
Project execution
Operational excellence initiatives
Senior level
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Supply Chain Management

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a job

As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

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We are looking for a Area Continuous Improvement Black Belt to spearhead the Continuous Improvement projects in the Southeast region. If you have successful 3PL (Third-party Logistics) industrial or continuous improvement engineering experience and are motivated by being a key player in Lean Six or Kaizen projects consider joining Kuehne+Nagel.

In this role, you will utilize Lean Six Sigma Knowledge for continuous improvement project execution. The Area Continuous Improvement Black Belt is the most active promoter of the continuous improvement culture across the sites in the region.

How you create impact

You will manage the region’s Continuous Improvement (CI) program for quality and productivity, including the management of Kaizen activities and Lean Six projects

Present project portfolios resulting from the Value Stream Analysis activity

Align projects and CI activity to meet both Production System Savings targets and the region's productivity improvement targets.

Ensure savings for the region are validated with financial controllers and data integrity is maintained

You will support the development of productivity management tools within the region to ensure measurement and monitoring of productivity at process and site levels

Support operations in the development of Kuehne and Nagel Excellence levels in the region from Blue through Gold

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

You will work with the National MBB in the development and coaching of the Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belts

Travel will be necessary from 25-50% of the time

What we would like you to bring

Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience

Continuous Improvement experience for 5 -10 years

5-10 years in a Warehousing environment

Project Management experience for 2- 5 years

Lean Six Black Belt

Ability to travel an average of 25%-50% of the time as needed

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Onsite

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.

EEO Statement

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.

Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment.

Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

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Kuehne+Nagel Recruitment Team

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