Lean Process Improvement Specialist

1 week ago

Albany, New York, United States HomeSafe Alliance Full time

Title:

Lean Process Improvement Specialist

HomeSafe Alliance is the single global household goods movement manager of over 300,000 Military Household Goods moves per year for USTRANSCOM and the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense civilians, U.S. Coast Guard, and their families.

As a LEAN Expert for process improvement, you will help develop and apply LEAN tools, principles, and practices across the HomeSafe organization driving process improvements for operations, control cost, improving financial margin, and enhancing the customer experience. You will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness, identifying, and eliminating barriers and waste, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will participate in continuous improvement throughout all organizational sectors. This role requires strong leadership, communication, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced analytical techniques to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional service in the dynamic and fast-paced environment of global household goods services in support of our DoD customer.

Responsibilities ::

  • Lead and drive LEAN process improvement initiatives and process improvements across the organization.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Identify and eliminate waste, reduce costs, improve financial margin, and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help identify operational gaps and develop solutions.
  • Help develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOP) to streamline processes, standardized work, process maps, value stream maps, to improve effective and efficient operations.
  • Identify and lead participates in continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Monitor and track key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of LEAN initiatives.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the progress of LEAN initiatives.
  • Provide LEAN guidance and coaching to organizational personnel.

Qualification and Skill Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in business or logistics supply chain management; MBA or Supply Chain Management. Master's degree preferred.
  • 2-4 years of proven experience in driving LEAN process improvement initiatives resulting in significant customer experience improvement, cost control, and financial margin improvement.
  • LEAN Expert certified or Lean Sig Sigma Blackbelt certified.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen due to contractual requirements.
  • Strong operational hands-on knowledge of LEAN process improvement projects with significant improvement for customer experience, cost control, and P&L margin improvement.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision and remote.
  • Proven experience in LEAN tools and methodologies, hands on Value Stream Mapping (VSM), the 5S system, Kaizen, etc., preferably within the logistics and transportation industry.

Inclusion and Diversity at HomeSafe Alliance:

At HomeSafe, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) Three weeks of PTO for newly hired employees
  • 401(k)
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
  • Employee Support program
  • Family Support: Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
  • Travel Accident & Medical
  • TRICARE Supplement Plan
  • Voluntary Benefit Plans
  • And more

HomeSafe is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

HomeSafe? - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

HomeSafe has been established to be the premier household goods move management service provider for the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, and their families. Our team is dedicated to providing fast, easy, and efficient relocation experiences.

More than 300,000 military and government households are relocated every year. Coordinating these transfers is a massive undertaking-and we're proud to say that HomeSafe is positioned to improve the customers' moving experience. As a household goods moving service integrator, we provide earlier visibility into upcoming moves and greater network throughput capacity-ensuring household goods shipments are picked up and delivered on time.

With cutting-edge technology and proven logistics expertise, we're transforming the moving process by continuously evaluating, refining, and improving our tools and techniques. We're dedicated to making sure that every move is better than the last.

We thank you for your service, and for the privilege of serving you in return.

A t HomeSafe, We Deliver.

Fraud Alert

Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of HomeSafe's name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position.

HomeSafe will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) Three weeks of PTO for newly hired employees
  • 401(k)
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
  • Employee Support program
  • Family Support: Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
  • Travel Accident & Medical
  • TRICARE Supplement Plan
  • Voluntary Benefit Plans
  • And more

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