It's more than a job
CI Expert’s responsibility is to lead Kuehne+Nagel’s continuous improvement program (Production System) in alignment with local management team and to ensure the delivery of savings and productivity improvements in our logistics site in Nogara (VR).
The CI expert is the key representative and active promoter of Continuous Improvement culture that the site needs to embrace.
The Continuous Improvement Site Expert (Production System Green Belt) is part of Kuehne+Nagel’s Contract Logistics Production System department in Italy and drives Continuous Improvement on site by delivering value to our food & beverage client and operations.
How you create impact
- Facilitates and fosters the Continuous Improvement process, culture and site program deployment across the warehousing operation
- Identifies, leads and delivers LSS projects using DMAIC methodology, project opportunities or Kaizens activities in line with site objectives and budget requirements together with operational teams and in collaboration with employees of different teams
- Implements Kuehne+Nagel’s Excellence program
- Implements and maintains continuous improvement techniques and Production System tools such as: 5S, visual management, standard work, value stream mapping, SQCDEP communication boards, process status boards, process control boards, flow, and more
- Trains, coaches and supports employees at various levels in the organization in applying continuous improvement techniques and tool
- Implement productivity management tools to ensure consistent measurement and monitoring of productivity
- Reports Continuous Improvement Activity in Corporate Tracker tool
What we would like you to bring
- Educated to Bachelor/master degree standard or equivalent level of thinking and performance by experience
- 3 to 5 years experience in an operational role
- Experience in Logistics / Supply chain or Production environment is regarded as a plus
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or proven background in the delivery of Lean Six Sigma projects and continuous improvement activities (min. 2 years)
- Demonstrates a passion for continuous improvement and the ability to energize and inspire others
- Strong communication skills: able to build rapport with colleagues at different levels in the organization, eager to coach and train people.
- Analytical and problem solving thinking combined with a hands-on and proactive mind-set.
- Able to translate national level targets to practical objectives at operations level
- Advanced skills in MS office tools, SAP and Minitab regarded as a plus
- Fluent in Italian, advanced in English
What's in it for you
By joining the Kuehne+Nagel team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a safe and stable environment, with a strong focus on physical and mental well-being. We offer professional growth and development opportunities, including international ones.
Who are we
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
