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Title: Continuous Improvement Leader – Supply Chain
Location: Detroit, Michigan area
Pay Range: $110-$120K Base + Bonus

Our client is a leading distributor of wholesale residential and commercial building materials who is adding this position due to their rapid growth over the last 5 or so years.

Company Overview

  • Has been a leader in the industry for close to 100 years.
  • They have a total of 18 distribution points to allow them to get products to their customers quickly.
  • Well financed and stable organization that is adding this role due to growth.
  • Acquired 2 new companies roughly 5 years ago to enhance the offerings and services they provide their clients and looking to continue to make acquisitions that make sense for the company.

Position Summary

  • As the Continuous Improvement Leader, you will have the opportunity to really put your stamp on this organization’s process and distribution network.
  • The position will implement process improvement initiatives throughout the company’s Supply Chain Operations Department and assist the team with administrative and project coordination activities.
  • Assess current distribution methods and practices, evaluate and establish processes and procedures to streamline process and help eliminate waste cost in the Supply Chain.
  • This is a new role for the company and the goal is to eventually build a department that this person will lead.
  • Main responsibilities will involve project execution, Change Management, some project management and mentoring and training coworkers on new processes/procedures , etc.
  • This position will be under the direct supervision of the COO.
  • Lots of growth opportunity in the organization.

Skills/Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent field of study in Supply Chain or Business Operations preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification (any level) is strongly preferred. (PMP certification is a huge plus)
  • Previous experience working in a fast paced , distribution network creating major process improvement and change initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Must be team player and collaborative personality.
  • Job will require regular autonomous decision making and multi department interaction.

More details will be shared during the interview process.

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