Continuous Improvement Manager
Byhalia, MS - USA
Job Summary
At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll be empowered to lead supported to grow and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Distribution Operations Leader US & LATAMABB is looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join the team in our Byhalia MS Distribution Center. This position will manage a customer-focused team and help the facility identify tackle and resolve improvements utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies on a daily basis.
Additionally in this role the Continuous Improvement Manager deploys and leads the continuous improvement strategy for a local organizational unit including creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement. We are searching for someone who can mentor and coach teams to achieve operational excellence and drive improved results. Will have the opportunity to lead programs and projects to improve and sustain local business performance. And crucially this leader will oversee the Customer Service function to ensure efficient handling of after-sales activities including customer complaint resolution structured issue management and timely responses to both internal and external customer inquiries.
The work model for the role is onsite (#LI-Onsite) in our Byhalia MS Distribution Center. There is an expected 10% travel for the role (largely to a sister Distribution Center in Phoenix AZ).
Key responsibilities for the role:
Deploys and leads strategy and objectives of the local organization to deliver the improvement framework in collaboration with local Operations team and business leaders. Fosters awareness and commitment regarding continuous improvement at local management level.
Oversee the Customer Service/After- Sales support team responsible for managing customer complaints through ABB standard complaint management timely and professional responses to internal and external customer inquiries related to product issues service and other concerns.
Drives root cause analysis and correction actions for customer complaints in collaboration with Quality Operations and other distribution teams.
Monitor customer service performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities to enhance customer and works to remove roadblocks that prevent the successful implementation and adoption of continuous improvement initiatives and oversees cases of conflicting priorities.
Promotes and leads improvement programs and projects within their own area of responsibility with a hands-on (Gemba) and problem-solving approach. Leads a systematic fact-based approach to identify and evaluate opportunities for future improvement within the local organization.
Qualifications for the role:
Bachelors Degree in Quality Supply Chain Business or related field (preferred).
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred with demonstrated experience in Lean tools such as Kaizen Value Stream Mapping 5S and waste elimination.
10 years of Proven experience driving operational improvements in warehouse or distribution center environments with measurable impact on productivity and cost.
Strong knowledge of quality systems audits key DC performance metrics such as fill rate order accuracy inventory accuracy and on-time delivery.
Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) such as Blue Yonder SAP EWM Manhattan or similar platforms.
Proficiency and ability to analyze operational data and develop actionable insights using tools such as Excel Power BI or similar analytics platforms.
Experience in customer complaint management root cause corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.
Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
Candidates must already possess work authorization to work for ABB in the US.
Whats in it for you:
We empower you to take the lead share bold ideas and shape real outcomes. Youll grow through hands-on experience mentorship and learning that fits your goals. Here your work doesnt just matter it moves things forward
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity gender expression sexual orientation) marital status citizenship age race and ethnicity inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles color religious creed national origin pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
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While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicants qualifications and experience this position is expected to pay between $XX and $XX annually and is bonus eligible.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
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Health Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid
Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance
Parental Leave up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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