Business Process Excellence Specialist -Melrose Park, IL

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 1,500 sites, we are proud 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. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion.  Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise. 

YOUR ROLE

This role is accountable for managing and driving critical continuous improvement initiatives within the associated warehouse/facility. This role helps the site to meet and exceed expected standards specifically in regard to CEVA’s continuous improvement programs. These programs include SCA (Site Classification Assessment), TCA 
(Transportation Classification Assessment), A3 & A4 Kaizen Program, Contract Review, Business Process Kaizen, and CEVA Way training. In doing so, this role is critical to creating the continuous improvement culture, the “CEVA Way”, within the operations by utilizing best practices to establish reliable, consistent, standard processes.   

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

            Lead, direct and manage BPE Specialist to ensuure SCA and continous improvment projects are established

• Site-level “train-the-trainer” for Lean methodology and Kaizen
• Coordinate site-level Kaizen Program (Dr. Kaizen, Kaizen submissions, site goals, etc)
• Conduct site-level training for CEVA Way
• Assist in creating customer and internal presentations 
• Conduct internal assessments for SCA/TCA; 
• Build gap-plans for all areas of sub-optimal assessment
• Work with site-management to close gaps and remain compliant
• Participating in various Project Teams 
• Facilitate and lead continuous improvement projects within the facility or campus
• Assist in any operational implementations within the facility or campus
• Ensure CEVA guidelines are followed
• Update site cost-model for any process changes
• Support new-hire orientation and training for Lean methodology
• Drive ‘green’ initiatives within the facility
• Collaborate with Innovation Ambassadors to pilot potential innovation within the facility
• Other duties as assigned 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required. At least two (2) years’ experience in Logistics is preferred, but equivalent schooling/training acceptable.  Minimum three years of supervisory or managerial experience. Management preferred or equivalent combination of work experience and education

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.