Senior Supply Chain Process Improvement Manager
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Senior Manager leading supply chain process improvement initiatives at Henry Schein. Focusing on efficiency, quality, and operational excellence through data-driven methodologies and team collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior leadership to identify and prioritize key improvement opportunities, ensuring initiatives are linked to strategic priorities and deliver significant business value
- Lead the design and implementation of supply chain’s continuous improvement / kaizen roadmap
- Lead and facilitate major process improvement projects (e.g., Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects), from conception and chartering to implementation and sustainment.
- Conduct value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other analytical exercises to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
- Utilize data analytics and statistical methods to measure process performance and validate improvement results.
- Establish and manage a portfolio of strategic, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment, resource allocation, and sustained results
- Prepare and present regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on process improvement initiatives, project milestones, and performance metrics.
- Develop and deliver training programs on Lean principles and tools to build internal capabilities and empower teams.
- Coach, mentor, and develop Lean Champions, fostering a culture of ownership and data-driven problem-solving.
- Collaborate with a wide range of departments, including business divisions, IT, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service, to ensure alignment and buy-in for improvement projects.
- Drive the adoption of new technologies and systems that enhance process efficiency and data visibility.
- Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership to embed a data-driven, problem-solving culture.
- Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and accountability across all levels of the organization.
- Ensure compliance with established Henry Schein Lean standards and methodologies.
- Participate in other special projects and perform other duties as required
Requirements:
- Typically 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is highly preferred.
- Green Belt is a minimum requirement.
- Proven experience leading and implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement projects with a quantifiable impact.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles, including demand planning, inventory management, procurement, and logistics.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor, influence, and lead cross-functional teams.
- Strong project management skills and experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects.
- Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., ERP systems like SAP) and data analysis tools.
- Expert knowledge of Lean principles and tools (e.g., VSM, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba, etc.) and statistical process control.
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) and process mapping software (e.g., Visio, Lucid).
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401K Plan with Company Match
- PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Income Protection
- Work Life Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Benefits
- Worldwide Scholarship Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
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