Operations Supv needed in Lithia Springs

Job: IRC96212

Job Title Operations Supervisor , Exel

Location Lithia Springs, GA, US
apply at: https://irecruitment.exel.com/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?OAFunc=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&p_svid=96212

Brief Job Description

Coordinates and supervises the daily and weekly activities that occur within assigned area of the location/operation; provides leadership, motivation, training, and development of workforce; executes against customer/site requirements; participates in continuous improvement activities as part of the site management team and ensures company policies are followed and site develops positive work culture that makes our Company First Choice for Associates.

Detailed Job Description

Associate Interaction (70% time) – Example activities include Associate Development, one on one coaching, walking throughout work area during assigned shift, conflict resolution among associates, associate group meetings and training. Specifically:

Direct the necessary daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for associates.
Deliver associate orientation, training, performance reviews, and/or development as appropriate.
Participate in the management of turnover among hourly staff consistent with the site turnover objectives.
Ensure the associates have proper access to the necessary tools to perform their assigned duties and that the tools are routinely inspected and maintained.

First Choice / Process Improvement (10% time) – Example activities include action planning with client, project planning follow-up, space planning, turnover review and workshop participation. Specifically:

Organize and lead the focus on improved productivity levels in a manner that first stresses effectiveness by improving processes and secondly stresses the efficiency of associate work.
Collaborate with the regional sites to share in safety, labor sharing, and best practice initiatives.
Participate in the completion of workshop action plans, projects and best practice sharing/implementation.
Planning (5% time) - Example activities include manpower planning, equipment maintenance, work flow prioritization and daily scheduling. Specifically:

Plan, manage, and adjust the daily workload and staffing to minimize the unplanned overtime.
Ensure shift/daily/weekly workload planning and volume forecasting routines are accomplished (i.e., staffing, equipment, space).
Human Resources (5% time) - Example activities include identifying labor needs, interviews and recruiting activities, implementing training, and coaching / counseling for improved performance. Specifically:

Ensure company policies are communicated, applied, and enforced (i.e., safety, accounting, operational, regulatory, and administrative).
Maximizes quality and productivity by understanding job standards for each function, and evaluating performance variances in order to identify root cause and corrective action.

Communications (5% time) - Example activities include staff meetings, customer interactions, vendor/service provider interactions, and internal communications with peers, staff and internal business unit departments. Specifically:

Effectively communicate work task Standard Operating Procedures, convey key information during pre-shift meetings and ensure appropriate shift hand-offs.
Provide a professional environment with relation to external customers and vendors such as drivers, dispatchers, and customer representatives.

Reporting (5% time) - Example activities include Key Performance Indicator tracking, quality reports, audits, financial reporting, material handling equipment reports, site or individual performance tracking and customer required reports. Specifically:

Execute daily customer / vendor contract requirements and identify accessorial activity (work outside commercial contracts) and ensure necessary documentation.
Ensure inventory integrity by timely and accurate receiving, picking, shipping, and inventory management.
Participate in the collection of performance measurements consistent with customer, vendor, and site requirements.


Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Operations background
1-2 years logistics industry experience
1-3 years experience in lead/supervisor/management role
Meets corporate competency model requirements
Objective setting
Organizational skills
Staff management
Workload planning
Preventative maintenance routines
Facility management (i.e., maintenance, sanitation, etc.)
Interviewing skills
Communication skills
People skills
Fluency in English

GENCO manager needed in Ohio

Lean Enterprise Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager - Contract Logistics - West Ohio

Requisition #: 2429
Job Description: GENCO has an immediate opening for a Lean Enterprise Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager. The CI Manager applies the skills of process consulting to lead the learning and change within an organization. As more than a project manager, the CI Manager provides the leadership that builds commitment and understanding required to accomplish the improvement goals for the organization. The CI Manager must live the Lean Enterprise principles and techniques that focus on optimizing value through a fact-based decision process. Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate a process and determine the key components of that process as well as the issues that are constraining that process. Experience in leading a team through a change in process or culture, and can demonstrate the ability to facilitate groups in the application of tolls and techniques that support this change. Demonstrated ability to teach improvement concepts in the classroom and mentor employees in the workplace by assisting them with the direct application of improvement techniques. It requires a person who is enthusiastic, tenacious, and able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment. Preference for individual located in west Ohio area.
The CI Manager is responsible for:

Facilitating project identification with Champions Customer Service Vice Presidents, Facility Managers and Process Managers
Utilizing Six Sigma and Lean to lead and execute high impact process improvement
Participating in and coordinating the development of event Charters and scheduling of events
Working with departmental management to assure appropriate participation and support
Assisting in locating and reserving meeting locations and coordinating the delivery of services and materials necessary for a successful event
Advocating LEAN methodology and tools across the business
Providing event follow-up to monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation to assure timely action, appropriate management support, and achievement of expected benefits
Using appropriate measurement, analysis and evaluation methods to accurately identify and document process improvements
Stimulating management thinking by tactfully challenging conventional wisdom through demonstration of the application of the Six Sigma and Lean. Providing guidance and knowledge to lead the change
Coaching/mentoring Process Managers and team members in the Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events, Visual Workplace and Standard Work
Performing the following internal consultative services to the satisfaction of internal and external customers: Process mapping, value stream mapping, process design, establishing performance standards/metrics, ROI analysis and project management

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have:
Directing continuous improvement activities for several distribution centers
A BA IE/Supply chain degree (Master’s degree preferred)
Technical competency in Lean Six Sigma skllls and tools: DMAIC, VSM, Visual Work Place, Standard Work, Kaizen and 5-S
Experience coaching and delivering training at all levels of an organization
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes
Previous MS Project and Viso
Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills to all levels of the organization
Previous experience interacting and presenting to senior levels of management, both internally and externally
Formal Six Sigma training - Green Belt Certification preferred
Ability to travel up to 50%
Seven (7) to ten (10) or more years of related business experience required
Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills are required

GENCO Teammates should apply/submit your resume by visiting the GENCO intranet at or

Logistics rep needed in WI

Trish, thanks for this Geno lead:
Career Opportunity: Logistics Service Representative - GTL, Green Bay WI
Requisition #: 2243

GENCO is currently recruiting for a Logistics Service Representative at our Transportation Logistics Division in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Be part of a team to coordinate and execute the day-to-day inland transportation activities for customers. The Logistics Service Representative is responsible for working within a team to execute the operations strategy as determined through the sales process. The representative works with the customer, carrier, and internal teammates to provide service to customers and deliver value to the customer supply chain.

The Logistics Service Representative is responsible for:

Optimizing transportation shipments for our customers while balancing service and cost using the transportation management system
Monitoring and tracking transportation shipments from inception to final delivery
Maintaining relationships established with carriers to ensure capacity and monitor service standards
Communicating effectively with customers, carriers and teammates
Analyzing and recommending broad based innovative improvement initiatives for the account with a focus on eliminating root causes of recurring issues which leads to driving down costs and/or improving service
Using professional judgment to assess the impact of tactical decisions/actions on the customer and GENCO
Balancing the customers’ needs with our company’s profitability
Reporting and analyzing key performance indicators
Building customer relationships at operational levels within the customer
Developing standard operating procedures based on the direction from manager
Assisting in the maintenance of the account plan to ensure sustainability of our services and expand our solution set

The successful candidate will have:
A BA/BS degree in Logistics or related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred
Relevant transportation/ logistics work experience preferred
Proven customer service experience preferred
Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective customer and teammate relationships
Problem solving skills necessary
Strong oral and written communication skills required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to learn technology quickly
Transportation Management System (TMS) experience preferred
Ability to travel up to 10%


GENCO Teammates should apply/submit your resume by visiting the GENCO intranet at or

Contract logistics manager needed

Thanks, Trish, for this lead:
Lean Enterprise Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager - Contract Logistics - Atlanta, Georgia

Job Type: Exempt (Posted 11.21.09)

GENCO has an immediate opening for a Lean Enterprise Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager. The CI Manager applies the skills of process consulting to lead the learning and change within an organization. As more than a project manager, the CI Manager provides the leadership that builds commitment and understanding required to accomplish the improvement goals for the organization.

The CI Manager must live the Lean Enterprise principles and techniques that focus on optimizing value through a fact-based decision process. Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate a process and determine the key components of that process as well as the issues that are constraining that process. Experience in leading a team through a change in process or culture, and can demonstrate the ability to facilitate groups in the application of tolls and techniques that support this change. Demonstrated ability to teach improvement concepts in the classroom and mentor employees in the workplace by assisting them with the direct application of improvement techniques. This position is highly visible within GENCO. It requires a person who is enthusiastic, tenacious, and able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment. Preference for individual located in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

The CI Manager is responsible for:

Facilitating project identification with Champions Customer Service Vice Presidents, Facility Managers and Process Managers
Utilizing Six Sigma and Lean to lead and execute high impact process improvement
Participating in and coordinating the development of event Charters and scheduling of events
Working with departmental management to assure appropriate participation and support
Assisting in locating and reserving meeting locations and coordinating the delivery of services and materials necessary for a successful event
Advocating LEAN methodology and tools across the business
Providing event follow-up to monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation to assure timely action, appropriate management support, and achievement of expected benefits
Using appropriate measurement, analysis and evaluation methods to accurately identify and document process improvements
Stimulating management thinking by tactfully challenging conventional wisdom through demonstration of the application of the Six Sigma and Lean. Providing guidance and knowledge to lead the change
Coaching/mentoring Process Managers and team members in the Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events, Visual Workplace and Standard Work
Performing the following internal consultative services to the satisfaction of internal and external customers: Process mapping, value stream mapping, process design, establishing performance standards/metrics, ROI analysis and project management

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have:
A BA/BS degree (Master’s degree preferred)
Technical competency in Lean Six Sigma skllls and tools: DMAIC, VSM, Visual Work Place, Standard Work, Kaizen and 5-S
Experience coaching and delivering training at all levels of an organization
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes
Previous MS Project and Viso
Strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills to all levels of the organization
Previous experience interacting and presenting to senior levels of management, both internally and externally
Formal Six Sigma training - Green Belt Certification preferred
Ability to travel up to 75%
Ten (10) or more years of related business experience required
Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills are required

Interested candidates should apply/submit your resume by visiting the GENCO web site www.genco.com/Careers/Careers.html and selecting Job Listings.