Job Title: Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee-focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team. 

The Job Details:

•        Manage the financial justification, strategic planning, and budget of large-scale lean initiatives and projects

•        Manage a department budget and multiple full-time employees working out of the Camden office or remote

•        Manage prioritization of WMS system(s) enhancement working directly with IT development as operational SME

•        Manage the execution of internal audits/assessments of operational best practices at 40+ facilities

•        Manage the creation and deployment of operational training material (USCS University)

•        Develop and present financial justifications and analysis on potential new technology and business applications

•        Work closely with the Automation team, managing small R&D projects and evaluating opportunities to scale

•        Work with MARC to execute warehouse and engineering labor efficiencies across all locations

•        Plan, budget, and execute large scale operational meetings and training sessions (in person and virtual)

•        Develop an operational support network of system super users across the USCS network

•        Drive and track national cost savings initiatives through smaller traditional CI projects at all 40+ facilities

•        Present to senior leadership, clearly identifying the progress and current state of major company initiatives

 

The Job Specifics:

•        Location, Department and Work Hours:  Camden, NJ/Remote (Operations) Hours Vary with Travel

•        Reports To: David Butterfield (Executive Vice President East)

•        Travel Amount: 50%

•        Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time

 

What We Are Looking For:

Education

•        Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or a similar field (equivalent business experience will be considered)

•        6sigma or Lean 6sigma certifications

Experience

•        At least 7 years of experience in a logistics or 3PL operation

•        At least 4 years of project management experience

•        Strategic thinker – able to describe and sell a vision to business stakeholders

•        Management of budgets for employees and projects

•        Management of successful traditional CI projects

 

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The physical demands described below are representative of those required of an individual performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

•        Good arithmetic, reading, and typing skills

•        Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time

•        Be able to see, speak and hear

•        Ability to work overtime as needed

•        May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities. 

•         Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies. 

•        A starter that can work independently and coordinate with others

•        Follow safety procedures at all times.

•        Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines

 

The Standard Details:

•        Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.

•        Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.

•        Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems. 

•        Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.

•        Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.

•        Verify the implementation of solutions.

•        Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.

•        Participate in Safety and Educational Training.

  

What’s In It For You:

A great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered:  401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year; If elected, Blue Cross Blue Shield upon service; Company Life Insurance; and a bunch of other great perks. 

 

Things We Need To Mention:

•        The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.

•         Job functions may vary based on area of operation.  The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.

•        Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.