Lean Project Manager

 

Company Overview:

 

Con-way Freight is the premier provider of reliable, regional, inter-regional and nationwide LTL service to customers large and small across our integrated, single North American network of LTL operating locations.

 

In 2007, Fortune Magazine named Con-way the "Most Admired Company" in the transportation and logistics industry. At Con-way, you will work alongside a top caliber management team that not only understands the transportation industry but the importance of utilizing and developing top talent. If you are looking to build a solid and long-lasting career where you will be recognized and rewarded for your hard work, look to Con-way. Apply today and find out why thousands of  people have made Con-way their employer of choice!

 

Job Summary:

 

This position is responsible for providing detailed instruction and guidance on corporate Lean initiatives through advanced facilitation, management, and administration of related principles, tools, and values including promotion advancement of strategic planning, training development, and physical implementation. 

 

Essential Functions:

·         Defines requirements for operations and ensures the implementation of Lean strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed business requirements customer expectations.

·         Ensures developmentally productive environment for all employees.

·         Administers and communicates company policies, goals, strategies, and vision.

·         Facilitates quality systems, continuous process improvement, and safety initiatives in accordance with Lean thinking throughout the organization.

·         Responsible for advancing company metrics (safety, service, quality, productivity, and morale).

·         Develops, models, and coaches Lean applications.

·         Regularly reviews Lean performance expectations with leadership teams across the organization, providing expectations, performance planning, feedback, training development and performance discussions.

·         Performs administrative duties commensurate with the requirements of the organization including data gathering, metrics, reports and newsletters.

·         Mentors, coaches and trains various levels throughout the company.

·         Applies broad knowledge to act as a key contributor on complex or critical assignments; contributes to the standards around which others will operate and acts as an advisor/coach to mentor other team members.

·         Develops solutions and execution strategies in complicated or novel situations.

·         Impacts the business by influencing decisions through advice, counsel or facilitating services to others in area of specialization.

·         Other duties as assigned.

 

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment: 

The duties of this job are performed in both an office environment and a dock environment, thereby experiencing some minor to moderate level of noise due to office equipment and service center equipment.  Also exposure to the elements is expected while on the dock.   Position may require extended hours in order to meet customer's needs. Travel will be required at a minimum of 50% of the time. Job location to be determined based on the needed support.

 

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Operations, Management, Lean Manufacturing or related field preferred.

·         3-5 years of LTL operations experience and/or Lean experience providing overall direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lean systems.

·         Must be willing to travel a minimum of 50% of the time.

·         Must have capabilities to manage multiple tasks at the same time.

·         Must be skilled in the following:

o   Lean Knowledge

o   Transportation Knowledge and Management

o   Safety Security

o   Safety program experience and oversight

o   Business Management Skills

o   Planning - Strategic and/or Tactical

o   Quality Management System Knowledge

o   HR Administration

o   Computer Skills; Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Access, Project

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