5 Cost Reduction jobs in Canada

Description
Der weltweite Last-Mile-Betrieb von Amazon entwickelt sich ständig weiter. Als Process Improvement Manager:in hilfst Du, unsere Prozesse zu verschlanken und zu optimieren. In Zusammenarbeit mit Managementteams hilfst Du uns dabei, eine Reihe von Betriebszielen zu erreichen, unter anderem in Bezug auf Kundenservice und Produktivität. Diese dynamische Rolle bietet zahlreiche Möglichkeiten, jeden Tag etwas Neues zu lernen.
Key job responsibilities
- Planung und Umsetzung von Initiativen zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung, um das Erlebnis unserer Fahrer:innen zu optimieren und unsere Prozesse effizienter zu machen
- Überprüfung von Prozessen im Hinblick auf Compliance und Behebung etwaiger Schwachstellen
- Analyse von Feedback und Nutzung der Daten, um Prozessverbesserungen am Standort eigenverantwortlich umzusetzen
- Zusammenarbeit mit dem Management von Verteilzentren und anderen Stakeholdern, um Prozessprobleme zu erkennen und zu lösen
A day in the life
In Deiner Rolle als Process Improvement Manager steht die Optimierung der Logistik bei Amazon im Vordergrund. Du hilfst, die Sicherheit, Produktivität und Qualität zu verbessern. Im Rahmen Deiner Rolle überwachst und überprüfst Du Prozesse, um zu erkennen, wo Verbesserungen möglich sind. Außerdem empfiehlst Du Änderungen und nutzt Deine Fertigkeiten im Projekt- und Stakeholdermanagement, um neue Prozesse einzuführen.
Du arbeitest an einem unserer Standorte und bist hier für eine optimale Betriebseffizienz verantwortlich. Bei Bedarf führst Du auch Analysen an anderen lokalen oder landesweiten Standorten durch. Neben Deinen Aufgaben in Bezug auf Produktivität und Sicherheit hast Du auch die Möglichkeit, Dich mit unserem EU-Netzwerk über Best Practices und Ideen auszutauschen. Du führst in dieser Rolle Verbesserungen basierend auf Daten herbei und steigerst somit stetig unsere Versandkapazität.
About the team
Als Teil des Amazon-Customer-Excellence-System (ACES) Teams arbeiten wir an der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung der Logistik bei Amazon. Wir betreuen High-Impact-Initiativen und helfen bei der Entwicklung, Einführung und Beaufsichtigung verschiedener Logistikprojekte. Jüngste Beispiele sind unter anderem die Einführung und Erweiterung von Lieferungen mit mikromobilen Fahrzeugen (mit E-Lastenrädern oder zu Fuß) in ganz Europa sowie Lieferungen per Elektrofahrzeug. Mithilfe von datengestützten Tools erkennen wir, wie wir Prozesse verbessern oder effizienter machen und die im ganzen Unternehmen entstehenden Abfallmengen reduzieren können.
Unser Team unterstützt die Einführung neuer Programme und technologiebasierter Lösungen vor Ort in ganz Europa. Die Programme helfen bei der Erfüllung der Kundennachfrage und der Förderung kundenorientierter Innovationen. Wir setzen außerdem die anspruchsvollen Standards für unsere Schulungsteams und gestalten das Onboarding-Erlebnis für Partnerfirmen, Lieferpartner und Manager:innen so ansprechend wie möglich.
Im ACES-Team gibt es zahlreiche Möglichkeiten. Menschen mit den verschiedensten Fähigkeiten sind jederzeit willkommen. Wir sind in einem Netzwerk von insgesamt über 200 Logistikstandorten tätig und stellen sicher, dass vom Onboarding bis hin zu den Liefermethoden alles so effektiv wie möglich abläuft. Zweck unserer Arbeit ist es letztendlich, Amazon zu einer sicheren und angenehmen Umgebung für unsere Mitarbeitenden zu machen und jederzeit pünktliche Lieferungen zu gewährleisten.
Basic Qualifications
- Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaft, Supply Chain Management, Transportwesen, Volkswirtschaft oder einem technischen Fachgebiet
- Erfahrung in der Verwendung von Daten oder Beweisen zur Begründung von geschäftlichen Entscheidungen
- Erfahrung in der Kommunikation mit verschiedenen Stakeholdern, einschließlich Kolleg:innen und Führungskräften
Preferred Qualifications
- Erfahrung mit Lean-, Six-Sigma- und Kaizen-Methoden
- Erfahrung in der Nutzung von Unterstützungstools (z. B. Minitab, JMP, MS Excel und MS Access)
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Clorox is the place that's committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace ( role at Clorox:**
The Process Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement within our manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for analyzing and enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), leading key initiatives under the continuous improvement framework. By fostering a culture of safety, quality, and efficiency, the CI Process Specialist will contribute significantly to our mission of achieving superior production performance and maintaining high standards of operational reliability.
This role is part of a team that supports plant operations to efficiently prioritize Safety, Quality, and Production through implementation of Manufacturing Excellence with TRACC systems and processes.
**In this role, you will:**
+ Developing processes to support plant operations. This includes, but is not limited to the following: Project Governance. Daily Problem Solving (DPS), Short-Interval Control procedures, troubleshooting guide refinement and organization, CIL, Centerlines, and QC auditing procedures and standards, Ops Readiness, and Skill Block progression/development, etc.
+ Lead Continuous Improvement activities under the continuous improvement framework, by supporting Project Governance activities. A primary function this role is coaching and participation with work teams on Project Governance activities. The individual will be a key player (and participant) in coaching and developing. Will be attending Tier 1, 2 and 3 meetings on a defined schedule, providing respective teams coaching. This position will sit on respective Implementation Task Force (ITF) and Site Steering Committee (SSC) teams. Will need to develop familiarity with and become an expert in using, training and navigating within the TRACC platform.
+ Support change management and Ops Readiness for the plant by learning processes, working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and developing best practices. May also lead improvement and capital projects.
+ Lead by example in supporting the site's safety principles and programs. Champion the site Quality strategy by documenting and maintaining process capability for product specifications. Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, fostering a culture of safety and quality throughout the facility.
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**What we look for:**
**Years and Type of Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree or Minimum of 5 years equivalent job experience
+ Experience with use of the following applications: Microsoft Apps, Microsoft Teams and preferred experience with TRACC, LEDS, Power BI
+ Ability to influence without authority and keep teams on task
+ Effective organizational skills
+ Continuous Improvement exposure and experience
+ Self-motivated and strong self-starter
+ Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities
+ Proven leadership experience developing skillsets in others.
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**Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:**
+ Competitive compensation
+ Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
+ Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
+ Flexible work environment, depending on your role
+ Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
+ Half-day Fridays, depending on your location
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Req ID: 125256
Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Americas
Country: Canada
State/Province: Ontario
City: Toronto
**Summary**
Provides direct and indirect supervision to subordinate team leaders and professional employees performing diverse roles. This includes establishing three to five year plans/objectives, and developing policies for the function/unit. Accountable for dept results and for activities or projects involving multi-functional teams. Work requires application of in-depth knowledge of professional standards and precedents in area of specialty. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and sets goals to achieve objectives. Establishes and recommends changes to policies. Develops or assists in the development of department budgets and goals. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules. Provides direct supervision to others, or indirect through subordinate supervisors, and coordinates the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and employees. Makes hiring and firing decisions. Reviews employees' performance and recommends employee compensation; coaches for improved performance and disciplines as necessary. Provides final approval for subordinate managers'/supervisors' salary and performance recommendations. Builds cross-functional relationships where persuasive skills, negotiation skills, and considerable tact are required to gain support. Interacts directly with subordinates and peer groups; interfaces with senior managers on issues related to the area of expertise. Maintains positive relationships with key customers, suppliers, etc., who have a significant impact on the success of the organization.
**Detailed Description**
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
+ Facilitate and mentor improvement and/or transformation efforts. Provide subject matter expertise on an as needed basis. Coordinate training for CI for Employees, CI for Leadership, Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications, Value Stream Mapping
+ Participation in CI community, internally and externally
+ Sets and implements strategic direction in SCM by design, development, implementation and maintenance of SCM applications, processes and training across a site(s) to support business and customer requirements.
+ Leads establishment of IT infrastructure to support Celestica's / Customer's supply chain.
+ Ensures robust and cost effective IT infrastructure for SCM operations.
+ Manages, leads, and develops a group of SCM employees.
+ Establishes performance metrics and drives continuous improvement of SCM processes.
+ Develops and manages budgets for SCM applications including hardware, software, and maintenance in cooperation with local IT and SCM leadership.
+ Participates in setting strategic direction and provide support to region for SCM applications through participation in global SCM council. Works with other regions to ensure consistent SCM applications direction.
**Knowledge/Skills/Competencies**
+ Lean, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies and measurement systems
+ Broad understanding of global business environment and customers' business.
+ Extensive knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing processes and integrated ERP applications.
+ Working knowledge of e-Business processes, applications and system integration.
+ Strong cross-functional project and team leadership skills.
+ Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
+ Ability resolve very complex process and systems issues across sites and with the Customer.
+ Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
+ Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.
**Physical Demands**
+ Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
+ Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
+ Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
+ Frequent overnight travel may be required.
**Typical Experience**
+ Seven to ten years relevant experience
**Typical Education**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT or Materials or related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Educational requirements may vary by geography.
**Notes**
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
**COMPANY OVERVIEW:**
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.
Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.