Continuous Improvement Manager

Job title:

Continuous Improvement Manager

Company

GXO Logistics

Job description

Are you ready to continue your career? Do you want to join a company that wants to see you progress and thrive?Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team on a national basis, supporting our customer Waitrose. Being based at one of our sites in the network (Milton Keynes or Leyland with travel to Reading when required), you will be responsible for developing, managing and implementing continuous improvement and change projects with a focus on transport optimisation and developing a pipeline of transport opportunities to reduce costs and improve services.This is a full-time, permanent position, predominately working Monday – Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. However, we do ask for flexibility due to the nature of the position.Pay, benefits and more:We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £55,000.00 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Accountability for all transport aspects of transformational change projects and customer strategic projects
• Complete site and network-wide transport modelling, using appropriate software such as Paragon or Ortec to a high degree of efficiency and accuracy
• Support and resolution management on any transport related operational issues and cost exposure
• Facilitate project implementation through strong project management and governance

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A proven track record in change management and cultural development experience would be advantageous
• Have demonstrable experience in a similar CI Management and Transport optimisation role
• Proactive approach, comfortable making decision-based facts and figures
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to build and maintain credible and strong professional relationships at all levels

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO’s candidate privacy statement

Expected salary

£55000 per year

Location

Milton Keynes

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 08:42:03 GMT

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