Process Improvement Leader- - Warehouse & Logistics (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)- Shelbyville, KY

Continuous Improvement Black Belt

It's more than a job. As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centers. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Black Belt to spearhead the Continuous Improvement projects at our site in Shelbyville, KY. If you have successful 3PL (Third-party Logistics) industrial or continuous improvement engineering experience and are motivated by being a key player in Lean Six or Kaizen projects, consider joining Kuehne+Nagel in Shelbyville, KY. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and a tendency towards 5S in the workplace.

How You Create Impact

You will be responsible and accountable for the Continuous Improvement of site project programs. Champion transformation and innovation. Identify opportunities and take actions to upgrade site excellence. Support and co-implement 5S, visual management, work instructions, and other production system standards. Secure productivity management usage and run productivity initiatives. Support and co-facilitate deep dive Value Stream Analysis (VSA), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, and other Lean events. Deliver project portfolios resulting from VSA activity. Align projects and continuous improvement activity to meet both savings targets and site productivity targets. Manage trackers and reports to ensure data integrity and that savings are validated with financial controllers. You will work with the Regional Black Belt in the development and coaching of the Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belts.

What We Would Like You To Bring

Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience. Lean Six Black Belt. Continuous Improvement experience for 5-10 years. Project Management experience for 2-5 years. 5-10 years in a Warehousing environment.

What's In It For You

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. Here is what else you get from us : We offer a great compensation and medical / dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

Who We Are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.