This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6798373 JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview:

This position is responsible to identify, define, own, and implement master plan of improvement initiatives within APLL Americas operations network. This role monitors and provides direction to project resources (internal and external) to ensure successful implementation of process enhancements, best methods, and practices within APL Logistics Americas operations: CLS, CFS, DNS and LTS.

The Continuous Improvement Portfolio Manager applies the best form of process improvement (Lean or Six Sigma) to achieve desire business targets and goals. This role is expected to manage multiple projects (portfolio of projects) simultaneously.

There is an expectation that a body of knowledge currently exists or will be obtained through training and practice in the person taking on the role. The base knowledge consists of operations management, project management, communications management, scope management, resource management and change management. All areas that require planning and control in the execution of a supply chain strategy.

A portfolio tool must be kept updated and accurate to reflect the projects under this position\'s leadership and guidance. This position has direct reports, and it is responsible for the performance and professional development and career guidance of those reports. This position is also responsible to manage assigned project resources from other functional areas and vendors at local and regional level during the duration of a given project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Translates key strategic questions into projects, identifying requirements and relevant stakeholder groups. Analyses business processes using gap analysis and/or PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act).
• Develops short- and long-term strategies.
• Collaborates closely with local and global teams to define scope of work and requirements to create alignment on project goals and timelines.
• Leads and facilitates the development of Lean/ Six Sigma initiatives to achieve organizational and/or customer objectives.
• Identifies, charters, and executes organizational projects based on Lean/ Six Sigma methodology.
• Leads operations management continuous education programs. Collaborates with HR and Sr Management on the development and execution of training programs for operations management and end user teams.
• Leads change management supporting customer onboarding, new facility and/ or new solutions implementations. Designs, leads, and facilitates training programs.
• Reviews, manages, and develops plans, schedules, and budgets for projects to improve existing processes.
• Establishes processes baselines and through applied methodology measures, monitors and tracks quantifiable metrics to demonstrate and validate realized improvements.
• Works closely with the IT and operations teams and collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure platforms, systems and applications are optimized to support the business needs.
• Monitors progress and establish trackable measurement standards to report out on progress.
• Provides mentorship, coaching and training to openly share guidance and technical expertise and ensuring that learning resources are widely available.
• Coaches, teaches, and mentors co-workers through implementation of lean principles, methodologies, and projects.
• Identifies best practices and lead standardization efforts across organization.
• Drives breakthrough performance and expectations through the network.
• Leads solutions to assigned tasks incorporating a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ensures consistent application of methodology and standard work.
• Manages communications regarding project status- activities, cost, results.
• Drives culture of change through continuous improvement.
• Maintains a portfolio management tool that accurately reflects the projects being worked, the overall status of each, a high-level timeline, and who is leading

Key Results Areas:

Update and accurate project portfolio representing all projects under responsibility.

Project deliverables completed on time: CLS, CFS, DNS, LTS. Target 100%

Project completion under budget: CLS, CFS, DNS, LTS. Target 100%

Quality of Product / Service being delivered through a project implementation: CLS, CFS, DNS, LTS. Target: 100%

Develop, retain, and promote talent.

Work with APLL existing project management tools and templates, maintain and enhance.

Develop new and cost-effective solutions through innovation and collaboration with other areas.

Adhere to APLL POMs and guidelines for the onboarding of new customer and meet the financial indicators approved by corporate and regional head and local owner LOB.

Collaborate with other functional areas in the development of flexible, suitable, innovative, and cost-effective e