Title: Continuous Improvement Leader - Supply Chain
Location: Detroit, Michigan area
Pay Range: $110-$120K Base + Bonus

Our client is a leading distributor of wholesale residential and commercial building materials who is adding this position due to their rapid growth over the last 5 or so years.

Company Overview

• Has been a leader in the industry for close to 100 years.
• They have a total of 18 distribution points to allow them to get products to their customers quickly.
• Well financed and stable organization that is adding this role due to growth.
• Acquired 2 new companies roughly 5 years ago to enhance the offerings and services they provide their clients and looking to continue to make acquisitions that make sense for the company.
  

Position Summary

• As the Continuous Improvement Leader, you will have the opportunity to really put your stamp on this organization's process and distribution network.
• The position will implement process improvement initiatives throughout the company’s Supply Chain Operations Department and assist the team with administrative and project coordination activities.
• Assess current distribution methods and practices, evaluate and establish processes and procedures to streamline process and help eliminate waste cost in the Supply Chain.
• This is a new role for the company and the goal is to eventually build a department that this person will lead.
• Main responsibilities will involve project execution, Change Management, some project management and mentoring and training coworkers on new processes/procedures , etc.
• This position will be under the direct supervision of the COO.
• Lots of growth opportunity in the organization.
  

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent field of study in Supply Chain or Business Operations preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (any level) is strongly preferred. (PMP certification is a huge plus)
• Previous experience working in a fast paced , distribution network creating major process improvement and change initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be team player and collaborative personality.
• Job will require regular autonomous decision making and multi department interaction.
  

More details will be shared during the interview process.