DB Group

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

You will drive Lean Culture and enhance operational efficiencies through continuous improvement initiatives.  Your role will be instrumental in establishing a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead and support improvement opportunities using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and other methodologies. Monitor the effectiveness of improvement initiatives to ensure sustained success.
• Process Optimization: Analyze and optimize operations processes and workflows using CI tools, including but not limited to Value Stream Mapping, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Gemba.  Implement strategies to enhance operations efficiency, reduce cost and improve on quality.
• Establish Standards & Best Practices: Implement Global Operations Standards across all operations, ensuring adherence to standards (E.g. 5S, Labour Management, CI, Process Management).  Capture and share best practices using knowledge management techniques. 
• Project Management: Lead projects aimed at improving operations/ labour efficiency, cost reduction and quality.  Ensure that projects are delivered on time, in scope with intended outcomes.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards on KPIs for Ops Excellence.  Provide timely and accurate reports to senior management, with insights to influence key Ops Excellence decisions.  
• Training and Development: Develop and facilitate Lean maturity training (E.g. 5S, PDCA) at all levels of the organization.  Foster a culture of continuous learning for a future ready work force.
• Mentor and Coaching: Coach employees on Lean and CI to enhance daily operations and CI projects/ activities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain strong relations with cross-functional teams and all organization levels to ensure alignment on operations improvements and strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field 
• Certified Lean Practitioner or Six Sigma Green Belt is an added advantage
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in operations excellence, continuous improvement or process optimization within logistics supply chain, or manufacturing industries.  Experience in contract logistics is a plus. 
• Proven experience in managing multiple CI projects simultaneously to deliver tangible improvements.  
• Experience in digitalization and automation (E.g. PowerApps, PowerAutomate etc.) is a significant advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in training and workshop facilitation for CI methodologies.
• Team player with strong stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Self-starter with a positive mindset, adaptability, and a desire for continuous learning