KION Group

Global Process Excellence Program Manager

KION Group  •  $122k - $179k/yr  •  Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

This critical position promotes continuous progress, expense reduction, and process standardization across all plants globally. The role heads Lean efforts and operational excellence activities that align with company aims. Reporting to the Global Manufacturing group in Supply Chain and Operations, it works alongside cross-functional teams to spot opportunities, prioritize projects, and apply lasting changes that improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

We offer:

  • Career Development

  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits

  • Pay Transparency

  • Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $122,250 - $179,300 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will Do in This Role

  • Lead Lean and Continuous Improvement work across Dematic's global manufacturing network to boost safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping activities, and problem-solving workshops that produce measurable operational results.
  • See opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and standardize processes across multiple manufacturing sites.
  • Work together with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to prioritize and carry out high-impact improvement projects. Drive cost savings and productivity efforts, including cycle time reduction, throughput improvements, and labor optimization.
  • Develop and implement global manufacturing standards, procedures, and performance metrics to support operational consistency and benchmarking. Support the rollout of common production management systems and operational excellence programs across the manufacturing network.
  • Coach and develop site teams on Lean principles, problem-solving methods, and continuous improvement techniques.
  • Foster a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous learning throughout the organization.
  • Support central initiatives and special projects as needed.

What We Are Looking For

  • Proven experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies, including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Root Cause Analysis. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify operational improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions in manufacturing environments.
  • Experience working across multiple sites or global operations, driving standardization and guideline adoption.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Effective communication and collaborator management skills, with the ability to influence and work with partners across all organizational levels.
  • Ability to coach and develop teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Self-motivated and focused on achieving results, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% to support global manufacturing continuous improvement activities.

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KION Group

About KION Group

Are looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of supply chain solutions is our home. KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally. We ensure that supply chains reach their full potential: fast, efficient, smart, sustainable and reliable.

Our 42,000 employees make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: The Supply Chain Solutions Company. Our people’s passion is innovating, automating, and orchestrating solutions for our customers’ supply chains.

Would you like to be part of our international team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry.

With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a global group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. Regardless of which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape how we act and how we work with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both at home and abroad.

KION is the architect of global, regional and local supply chains. Our brands are well established:

Dematic is the global leader in intelligent supply chain and automation solutions. The Linde Material Handling and STILL brands serve the premium and higher value segments of the industrial truck market. Baoli focuses on industrial trucks in the lower value and economy segments.

As a provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions with a worldwide service network, KION has a global presence and a regional focus on the needs of its customers. KION brands keep the world moving.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfurt/Main, DE
Year Founded
2006
Website
kiongroup.com
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