Business Process Excellence Manager | Berrinba Qld 18/1/2024

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport.
YOUR ROLE
Join CEVA, a global leader in third party logistics, and lead a dynamic team of continuous improvement professionals dedicated to driving operational excellence. The Business Process Excellence (BPE) Manager plays a pivotal role in evaluating and implementing continuous improvement programs across CEVA divisions in QLD. This role focuses on eliminating waste, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with CEVA's LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Specifically, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-site team of continuous improvement professionals
• Collaborate with sites to enhance processes aligned with LEAN and continuous improvement philosophies
• Deliver project improvements, emphasizing operation re-engineering, process change, layout redesign, materials handling equipment (MHE) optimization, time studies, benchmarking, and cost reduction
• Lead sites in measuring and calculating project savings, payback, investments, and financial analyses
• Provide guidance and support for successful KAIZEN activities, including financial data for presentations and submissions
• Guide sites on CEVA's operating model, conduct Site and/or Transport Classification Assessments (SCA/TCA), cost modelling reviews, contract review analyses, and ensure alignment with operational excellence goals
• Develop and maintain performance measurements, KPIs, and BPE tools in collaboration with site operations.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Our ideal candidate has significant experience in continuous improvement gained in any industry, underpinned by relevant tertiary studies in industrial engineering, logistics / supply chain management, or similar as well as:

• Experience leading, coaching and developing teams
• Applied understanding of P&L management/budgets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Good operational, commercial, and financial acumen
• Advanced skills in MS Office (especially Excel)
• Strong communication, presentation, and planning skills
• Strong change management skills
• Bonus: Certified Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) / experience gained in a 3PL environment / experience with automated operations.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, the CMA CGM Learning Academy, early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

CEVA Logistics' Diversity Statement:
As a global organisation, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, attitudes, and local knowledge of our customers, can we succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to indigenous status, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other characteristic.