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Location: 

Almere, NL

LEAN Specialist - Venray

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 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: 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.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?
 

LEAN SPECIALIST – VENRAY

 

Can't you get enough of LEAN and continuous improvement? Would you like to have an advisor role for improvement opportunities? And do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment where not one day is the same? Then the role of LEAN Agent at CEVA Logistics in Venray is something for you!

 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO AS LEAN SPECIALIST?

As LEAN Specialist you will work on the continuous improvement and operational excellence of our logistics service to our customers! You support our employees and managers within the site in achieving our LEAN targets. You do this, for example, by implementing and further developing CEVA procedures and standards. Through your contribution, our work is organized more effectively and efficiently. You promote the principles of LEAN, Kaizen and 5S. You also enjoy data analyzing, because it is up to you to collect important dates and data as management information. You use this, among other things, for audits and controls, in which you are closely involved. You notice any deviations and report them to your manager and supervisors. In short:

  • Enthuse your colleagues and involve them in continuous improvement (for example, chairing meetings about LEAN and giving workshops about 5S, Cycle-time measurements and Kaizens).
  • Collect date for monthly reports, create graphs and overviews and share them with stakeholders;
  • Provide guidance in carrying out kaizens and managing the administration of (results of) kaizens;
  • Guiding and supporting the annual Site Classification Assessments (SCA) to take the sites to a higher level;
  • Manage and coordinate the 5S audit process;
  • Responsible for document management and ensuring that our work instructions and procedures are periodically audited;
  • Providing opportunities for improvement regarding the use of LEAN within the area.

 

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE MATCH WITH YOU?

You are someone who is always looking for improvement, you are very familiar with LEAN and have experience with its application. You have strong analytical skills with which you look at the quantity and quality of our processes. You have very good social and communicative skills, allowing you to motivate, convince and advise others. You also enjoy giving presentations and training. You are also practical and have a problem-solving attitude. You bring the following knowledge and experience:

  • MBO/HBO working and thinking level, possibly just graduated;
  • You have knowledge of 5S and Kaizen;
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Office (Excel is an advantage);
  • Experience with various improvement projects;
  • Excellent command of the Dutch and/or English language.

 

WHERE WILL YOU BE WORKING?

You will work at one of our sites in Venray, where CEVA has an entire campus of warehouses! Besides the professional environment where there are many learning and development opportunities, there is also plenty of room for fun and bonding with your colleagues. As a LEAN Agent you will become part of the Operational Excellence department, where you report to the Operational Excellence Manager.

 

WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?

At CEVA Logistics in Venray, we offer you, beside a nice job, the following:

 

  • A gross salary between € 2,935 and € 4,064 depending on your work experience and education level;
  • An annual contract with the prospect of permanent employment;
  • Career opportunities towards, among other things, Operational Excellence or QESH;
  • 25 vacation days, 40 ADV hours and the option to purchase or purchase additional leave;
  • Profit distribution of max. 3% for positive operating results;
  • Good pension scheme, travel allowance and 8% holiday pay
  • Possibility to participate in our CEVAfit program; and
  • The opportunity to develop yourself through our CEVA Academy.

 

HOW DO I BECOME A COLLEAGUE?

Easy! You can apply by sending your letter (optional) and CV to me, Remco Hendrikx, Corporate Recruiter, at remco.hendrikx@cevalogistics.com You can also contact me by calling +31 (0)6 83 22 25 39 (also available via WhatsApp).

 

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As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

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