Continuous Improvement Champion (Jamaica, New York, US)

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) • Continuous Improvement Champion (Jamaica, New York, US) • 3w ago

Compensation Data

Pay Rate : $23-$25 /hr

About WFS

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement (CI) champion serves as a frontline CI lead, working across the groups to identify opportunities to drive business and operational efficiencies, designs, plans, and execute process changes, and embed the new processes and procedures into the operations and back-office for long term sustainability. The CI champion will be expected to identify and deliver attainable results while leading the change management efforts to build support and buy-in from peers and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

Support (train as needed) local team to seek and deliver operational improvement opportunities using lean/continuous improvement methodology & practices.
Organizes, executes and drive process improvement through facilitation of improvement events such as warehouse layout changes, cargo breakdown and buildup cycle time reduction and 5S events.
Active ambassador for continuous improvement practices for the site.
Present/ share projects and initiatives from local station at companywide continuous improvement sharing sessions.
Ability to develop business cases for improvement.
Monitoring process Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and supporting the local team to lead changes and sustain improvements.
Responsible for observing and identifying deviations from operating model and course correction as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum high school GED or technical vocational school.
Microsoft office competency (Visio, excel, PowerPoint).
1-3 years’ experience working in cargo handling, warehouse and manufacturing environment

Preferred Skills

Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent oral, written and communication skills.
Personable and professional demeanor.
Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as in different (local) teams.
Ability to work with deadlines.
Preferred lean/continuous improvement experience and knowledge.
Lean – Continuous Improvement Green belt level highly desirable.
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively.
Change management skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Ability to work in the field – cooperate & collaborate through influence.

Perks & Benefits

Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered!
Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.

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