Continuous Improvement Manager - Sortation Center (Minneapolis, MN)

Continuous Improvement Manager

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.

A role in Distribution Centers means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. Whether it's through focusing on regional or upstream distribution centers, target.com fulfillment centers, or import warehouses, you'll have the chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide. There's so much good work to be done, from Distribution Center Operations, where process and problem solving drive our results, Quality Management, which influences and maintains our good name in the retail marketplace, or overall Distribution Center Productivity, where we're always analyzing and recalibrating how to best support our people, process and technology investments to support an ever evolving business.

As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will lead and own continuous improvement for a Distribution center's functional area (i.e Replenishment/Fulfillment). This role will champion structured problem-solving strategies (Lean/Six Sigma/8 Step) and oversee program execution, keeping pace with growth and business challenges. You will mentor, influence, and coach leaders and project teams to ensure successful deployment of initiatives, and alignment of continuous improvement principles, concepts, and methodologies. In partnership with building leaders, you will work to identify, prioritize, and lead through change the opportunities for lead-time, quality, and cost improvements. Additionally you will lead the structured problem-solving implementation and sustainment of process optimization with a focus on key performance indicators.

Core responsibilities and requirements of this job include but are not limited to the expectations described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• 3 to 6 years of experience in structured problem-solving (Green Belt preferred or equivalent experience)
• Working knowledge of structured problem solving tools (DMAIC, Statistical Process Control, Kaizen, Process Mapping, 5S, Fishbone, etc.)
• Proven strength in problem solving and advanced data/ statistical analysis
• Project management skills including scoping, problem statements, goal definition, and timeline management
• Strong training and mentoring skills with emphasis on team member development and engagement
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, organizational, presentation skills
• Most facilities operate 24/7 requiring flexible working hours
• Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the mezzanine platforms

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