Secaucus, NJ - Macy\'s Logistics\\: Director, Process Improvement
Macy's Inc. - Secaucus, New Jersey
Overview
The Director of Process Improvement position is responsible for driving Lean/Six Sigma strategic improvements and innovative change throughout the organization. This position partners with business and operations leaders to define and prioritize opportunities as well as lead major initiatives related to design and implementation of innovative process and technology changes within Macy’s. Drive positive results for key business goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Key Accountabilities
- Develop area/organization continuous improvement strategies that support the overall Macy’s Six Sigma business strategy.
- Management and execution of improvement plans that support the strategy
- Lead project teams for major initiatives
- Lead various activities and projects in the utilization of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Facilitate the use of Lean and Six Sigma tools throughout the organization
- Teach basic Lean and Six Sigma tools
- Serve as a resource for Six Sigma analysis
Other Responsibilities
- Develop materials and provide updates to Sr. Management on project implementation status and results
- Facilitate project harvesting / prioritization for various organizations and areas
- Conduct Kaizen events throughout the organization
- Serve as in house “consultant” for quality tools
Requirements
- Four Year College Degree
- Extensive Experience in project leadership
- Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodology and tools
- Ability to learn Macy’s systems
- Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes applications
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Travel as needed, up to 50% may be required, depending on the nature of the project assigned.
- Six Sigma Certification a plus (GB, BB, MBB)
Skills
- Flexibility and ability to function in a fast pace environment
- Ability to adapt quickly to change
- Strong facilitation and project management skills
- Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal.
- Leadership skills.
- Strong analytic ability.
- Able to demonstrate teambuilding skills
- Negotiation skills
This job description is not all inclusive. Macy’s Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Posted: 30+ days ago
About Macy's Inc.
Macy's, Inc., with corporate offices in Cincinnati and New York, is one of the nation's premier retailers, with fiscal 2015 sales of $27.079 billion. The company operates about 870 stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico unde... more
