Job Description: The Local CI Leader will demonstrate leadership in continuous improvement (CI), communicating business goals, programs, and processes for their Market/DC. In this role, you will utilize your experience and management expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and Field Performance Teams, and effect short-term and some long-term business goals through leadership of multiple projects, work streams, and partnership within your Market/Distribution Center via CI tools. Job Responsibilities: Provide leadership and direction to Field Performance Teams empowered to execute the Process Improvement strategy for efficiency, ease of doing business and overall cost savings. Deliver breakthrough levels of improvement in process capability and process efficiency with a focus on EASY Lead Performance Teams driving designs and business processes to reduce defects and attain world-class levels of quality Mentor team members in the use of CI tools (TQM, TPS, Lean, Six Sigma, VSM, etc.) Work with VPO, Regional CI Leader and Field Performance Teams to uncover and assess CI opportunities for US Foods In conjunction with the Regional CI Leader, Field and Safety Performance Teams serve as a change agent in institutionalizing CI, ease of doing business, 6S, and quality. Constantly seek, share, and implement best practices Apply CI tools to improve process capability and eliminate defects and waste Lead and facilitate cross-functional project teams Communicate teams’ progress to Champions and Business Leaders Identify potential CI projects whenever and wherever possible Influence without authority Deal with ambiguity Ability to prioritize responsibilities/time management Multi-task on projects Job Requirements: Demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results Strong analytical and quantitative skills; statistically literate and familiar with process improvement tools (TPS, Lean, Six Sigma, VSM, etc.) Demonstrated commitment to process improvement Customer-focused in defining quality and establishing priorities Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Qualification & Experience: Minimum of 2 years of team leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, distribution or supply chain Ability to travel the minimum of 10% of the time to include air and/or driving and may include overnight stays Minimum of one year of experience with facilitating employee training sessions Minimum of one year of experience leading, coordinating or assisting with operational projects to include waste reduction, improved efficiency, TQM, TPS, safety, etc. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college required The ability to become a US Foods Certified Green Belt within six months of hire date Job Details: Company: US Foods Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Houston, TX, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careersvite.com
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