Continuous Improvement Advisor
Description
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position requires relocation to the Jackson, GA area.
About FedEx Supply Chain
FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is a leader in the third-party logistics industry offering a diverse service portfolio that enables commerce for businesses. With a proven track record of innovation and operational excellence, FedEx Supply Chain takes a consultative approach to optimize logistics processes, implement innovative technology and drive continuous improvement. By leveraging best practices and the world-renowned FedEx network, FedEx Supply Chain delivers leading solutions that provide flexibility, enable scalability and improve cost-effectiveness for customers. Through more than 11,000 employees, 130 operations and 35 million square feet of warehouse space, FedEx Supply Chain manages nearly 150 million packages and processes 358 million returns each year. For more information, go to supplychain.fedex.com.
We Have….
- A strong FedEx brand consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers.
- A top notch leadership team with the experience needed to grow and develop your career.
- An open mind for new ideas and creative methods.
- A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and much more!
General Summary….
The Continuous Improvement Advisor is responsible for analyzing and improving current work processes, measuring, and documenting best practices, leading key initiatives, and supporting business activities. Evaluates continuous improvement activities and implements plans to optimize performance.
This position will be responsible for…..
- Generate and publish daily/weekly results/dashboard to Operations.
- Use reporting tools to support Labor Management, Leaders of Standard Work, Performance Coaching effectiveness scorecard and trends.
- Maintain current Labor Management, Performance Coaching and Leaders of Standard Work data.
- Conduct ongoing communication and status updates across sites.
- Collaborate with cross-functional resources (internal and external).
- Conduct project update meeting with Sr. Customer Leaders
- Reviewing logistics operations, documenting product and information flow in current operations using tools including value stream maps, process flow diagrams; reviewing order volume and storage volume data to support operational decisions.
- Coordinate productivity improvement projects across industry operations.
- Developing recommendations for process improvements, suggesting, and specifying technological upgrades/ automation of existing processes and equipment; and supporting the implementation of the recommendations.
- Presenting the analysis and solutions to Customers with the project team members.
- Providing support in data management and reporting.
- Developing tools to automate the engineering processes.
- Supporting facilities with analytics and finances to better understand what areas need improved.
- Supporting facilities to meet their continuous improvement yearly goals.
- Provide CI subject matter expertise to field.
You might be a great fit if….
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred and 6 years of relevant experience.
- In lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED and 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of or experience with conveyance, automatic sortation equipment, material handling equipment, and product storage systems a plus.
- Fluency with Microsoft Office, including Access and Project.
- Ability to develop and present solutions that add value to the customer (external or internal).
- Experience developing productivity metrics and reporting tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong team player.
Physical/Cognitive Requirements
With or without accommodation:
Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for duration of shift
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds
FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., as well as its subsidiary companies, is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact FSC.TalentAcquisition@fedex.com.
** Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training and a candidate’s work experience.
Pay Range: 73235.00 (Min) - 106097.00 (Mid) - 138959.00 (Max) Yearly
