Continuous Improvement Manager - Upstream Distribution Center - Suffolk, Va

Target Target · Retail · Suffolk, VA

This role is for a Continuous Improvement Manager in a Distribution Center, focusing on Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and structured problem-solving to improve lead-time, quality, and cost. The manager will mentor teams, oversee program execution, and drive process optimization.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead and own continuous improvement for a Distribution center’s functional area (i.e Replenishment/Fulfillment).
  2. Champion structured problem-solving strategies (Lean/Six Sigma/8 Step) and oversee program execution, keeping pace with growth and business challenges.
  3. Mentor, influence, and coach leaders and project teams to ensure successful deployment of initiatives, and alignment of continuous improvement principles, concepts, and methodologies.
  4. In partnership with building leaders, you will work to identify, prioritize, and lead through change the opportunities for lead-time, quality, and cost improvements.
  5. Lead the structured problem-solving implementation and sustainment of process optimization with a focus on key performance indicators.

Skills

Required

  • Four-year degree or equivalent experience
  • 3 to 6 years of experience in structured problem-solving
  • Working knowledge of structured problem solving tools
  • Proven strength in problem solving and advanced data/ statistical analysis
  • Project management skills
  • Strong training and mentoring skills

Nice to have

  • Green Belt preferred

What the JD emphasized

  • structured problem-solving (Green Belt preferred or equivalent experience)
  • Working knowledge of structured problem solving tools (DMAIC, Statistical Process Control, Kaizen, Process Mapping, 5S, Fishbone, etc.)
  • Proven strength in problem solving and advanced data/ statistical analysis