Continuous Improvement Manager

The role is to provide proactive day-to-day management of site based tasks and activities to successfully deploy agreed continuous improvement frameworks and initiatives ensuring compliance with business mandated processes. This may include (but is not limited to): Korea focused Continuous Improvement initiatives; Korea plans to meet strategic Operations Excellence targets; Project and initiative management or work group participation in cross border initiatives; reporting and stakeholder management at various levels.

 

Both LEAN and 6Sigma approaches should be deployed in line with APAC programmes, frameworks and standards to deliver sustained site-based Operations continuous improvement.  The role is to ensure visibility of all Continuous Improvement initiatives within the area of responsibility. Initiatives and focus’ include (but are not limited to):

• Operations Standards across: Health & Safety; 5S & Visual Management; Performance Management; Process Management; Business Continuity and Continuous Improvement
• Strengthen Continuous Improvement capability, mindset and culture
• Continuous Improvement programmes
• Operations performance enhancement through productivity & error reduction focus
• Labour & equipment Management.  
• Operating costs and benefits management
• Team Coaching & Training

Requirements

• Manage all aspects of complex Continuous Improvement projects from identification of improvement areas, execution of problem solving, prioritizing solutions, testing, hand-over, tracking & reporting out benefits 
• Ability to run operations for a defined duration when necessary 
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding status reporting; work extensively with site and Operations Managers to drive continuous improvement outcomes
• Possesses a hands-on approach, comfortable navigating ambiguities and managing priorities, able to multitask and work under time pressure
• Excellent facilitation, moderation, and training skills; possess strong persuasive skills when presenting proposed solution(s) to customers (when necessary)
• Strong analytical skills with good commercial and technical understanding in the context of a 3PL environment
• Self-starter with a positive attitude to overcome problems effectively and able to work under own initiative with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A team player and able to build strong rapport and credibility within the organization
• Fluent command of spoken and written English
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Willing to travel interstate or overseas on projects as required for agreed durations

Experience and Qualifications

• University or Polytechnic graduate in Logistics and Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or from a relevant technical field 
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience running complex Logistics Operations in a site/Operations leadership capacity, including P&L accountability 
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the logistics, 3PL and supply chain industry across various market segments (e.g., electronics, healthcare, consumer & retail, automotive, etc.) 
• At least 3 years’ experience in CI Framework deployment; practical implementation experience in CI methodologies and tools with a focus on Lean in a warehouse/shop floor environment and in leveraging digitization. Formal certification is advantageous 
• Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt); Project Management (PMP Certified) are added advantages

Professional Development

We’re strong believers in continual training and development for our people. After all, your success is our success.

Total Rewards Package

DB Schenker provides a Total Rewards Package comprised of competitive wages, comprehensive benefits and reward systems.

Work-life Balance

Our vacation and leave policies reflect our belief in proper work-life balance.

Working Internationally

See the world with DB Schenker! If you’re searching for an international challenge, we offer plenty of opportunities.

Employee Performance Bonus or Target Bonus

We offer an Employee Performance Bonus or a Target Bonus.

Lunch Meal Allowance

We offer Lunch Meal Allowance by KRW 150,000 per month.

Remote Allowance

We offer Remote Allowance by KRW 150,000 per month.

Commuting Allowance

We offer Commuting Allowance by KRW 150,000 per month.

Shuttle Bus

We offer Shuttle Bus.

Flexi Benefits

We offer a subsidy for external training, fitness, healthcare and medical checks up to KRW 1.2 mil. annum.

Retirement Pension (DC)

We offer a defined contribution retirement pension plan.

Retirement Award

We offer a retirement award for the retiring employee who serviced 5 years or longer.

Long service award

We offer long service award for 5, 10, 15, 20 & 25 years.

Group Term Life Insurance (AD&D)

We offer a group term life insurance for accidental death & disability, and disease death.

Subsidy for Children‘s Education

We offer a subsidy for Children`s Education fee for high school and university entrance (first child: 100%, second child: 50%, third child: 25%).

Gift for holidays

We offer gifts for lunar new year and chusok holidays.

Wellness Program

We offer resort condominiums and subsidy for hobby club activities.

About DB Schenker 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 77,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move. The Role

To be considered for this position you must have valid rights to work and live in Korea.