The warehouse operational excellence manager is responsible for the performance management of warehouse operations at vertiv. They set and measure performance metrics with internal and third-party warehousing partners. The warehouse oe manager sets a continuous improvement plan with the leaders at each vertiv warehouse to improve performance and efficiency. This person provides thought leadership, engineering, best practices and lean / six sigma expertise to standardize and improve the execution of inbound and outbound warehouse operations.
*principal duties & responsibilities*
- sets performance goals for the operations and communicates with each team member how their responsibilities are integrated into the success of the team
- work with warehouse operators to define and measure metrics that align with vertiv goals
- analyze and improve performance vs the performance metrics
- conduct regular control point meetings to review performance and project progress with each vertiv inbound and outbound warehouse facility
- work with information technology team as the "business owner" of the technology portfolio for warehouse operations including warehouse management system, radio frequency guided technology, automation, etc.
- manages a portfolio of improvement projects including efforts to advocate on behalf of warehouse operations with partner functions
- lead lean, cost savings and continuous improvement projects related to shipping, space optimization, materials handling and storage
- other duties and responsibilities as assigned
*reporting relationships*:
the warehouse operational excellence manager reports to the director of logistics.
*minimum requirments*:(education and work experience)
- bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, logistics or related field
- minimum 5 years' management in distribution in a global manufacturing environment.
- working knowledge of ms excel, powerpoint and word.
*preferred requirments*:
- college degree in industrial engineering, logistics management, supply chain, or operations management
- lean and six sigma experience with black belt credentials preferred
- ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and interact effectively with personnel to accomplish tasks
- must be action-oriented with an eye for finding opportunity and solving problems
- detail oriented with ability to complete tasks in timely manner
- in depth knowledge of modern warehousing and inventory practices
- english language skills required, and spanish language is a plus
*work environment/physical demands*:
must be willing to work in an industrial environment with the ability to move about on a warehouse floor in order to observe work and make observations.
*our values*
- acting like an owner
- assuming positive intent in all employee interactions
- being passionate about your work
- challenging yourself in personal development
- being tireless in exceeding customer expectations
- assisting others to be successful as a team
- owning our own mistakes quickly
- talking with people and not about them
- creating a culture where people can be their best
*our behaviors*
- be self-aware and learn
- embrace the customer experience
- think and act broadly
- drive change and innovation
- leverage diversity for organization effectiveness
- foster collaborative relationships
- take intelligent risks
*_work authorization _*
- no calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the united states. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as e, f-1, h-1, h-2, l, b, j, or tn or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire._