Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)
Regional Continuous Improvement Manager (DFW)
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Regional Continuous Improvement Manager (DFW)
Take a huge step in your career and join Worldwide Flight Services. WFS employs over 22,200 professionals in ground handling across a global network of more than 170 locations and 22 countries on five continents. A career with us opens up a world of opportunities to develop your existing skills, to learn new skills, and to experience working with different customers and cultures with the sole aim of always delivering a world-class service. 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. Job Summary Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Continuous Improvement Manager – DFW. The WFS CI team provides a common language, processes, and metrics across the enterprise which includes regular reviews of performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and strives for operational excellence across all business functional areas and processes by deploying Lean tools and Six Sigma principles. Responsibilities Be a liaison to the CI Director for the station Train, coach and facilitate Lean/Continuous Improvement (CI) concepts and principles Be a thought leader and provide lean/CI expertise to the CI Champions, Operations Managers, and department managers Train, facilitate and support the CI Champions and Operations in deploying and sustaining the WFS Value System Be an active participant in CI Meetings at appropriate levels Coach teams in the CI process and in identifying problems, developing effective countermeasures, and sustaining solutions Champion “Safety Excellence” by complying with all Safety rules/processes, supporting the Safety Elements, and driving the organization to utilize CI thinking Provide Lean/CI training and coaching to salaried and hourly employees on Lean/CI concepts, principles, tools Actively identify barriers to Lean/CI success and develop strategies to overcome and gain alignment Work with CI Champions and operations leaders to effectively measure and document the impact of process improvements on business results Support the strategic growth strategy by supporting the deployment of the WFS Value System in acquired companies Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or an equivalent level of experience Must be comfortable interacting with, and coaching, individuals at various levels of an organization Must have strong organizational skills Must have an extremely high level of integrity and confidentiality Prefer someone with experience working with multiple facilities simultaneously Preferred Skills 3-5 years of experience that includes experience facilitating continuous improvement using lean tools and methodology and driving cultural transformations Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification strongly preferred Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment, and a warehouse. It requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, as well as occasionally lift up to 25lbs 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 with company match 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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Take a huge step in your career and join Worldwide Flight Services. WFS employs over 22,200 professionals in ground handling across a global network of more than 170 locations and 22 countries on five continents. A career with us opens up a world of opportunities to develop your existing skills, to learn new skills, and to experience working with different customers and cultures with the sole aim of always delivering a world-class service. 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. Job Summary Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Continuous Improvement Manager – DFW. The WFS CI team provides a common language, processes, and metrics across the enterprise which includes regular reviews of performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and strives for operational excellence across all business functional areas and processes by deploying Lean tools and Six Sigma principles. Responsibilities Be a liaison to the CI Director for the station Train, coach and facilitate Lean/Continuous Improvement (CI) concepts and principles Be a thought leader and provide lean/CI expertise to the CI Champions, Operations Managers, and department managers Train, facilitate and support the CI Champions and Operations in deploying and sustaining the WFS Value System Be an active participant in CI Meetings at appropriate levels Coach teams in the CI process and in identifying problems, developing effective countermeasures, and sustaining solutions Champion “Safety Excellence” by complying with all Safety rules/processes, supporting the Safety Elements, and driving the organization to utilize CI thinking Provide Lean/CI training and coaching to salaried and hourly employees on Lean/CI concepts, principles, tools Actively identify barriers to Lean/CI success and develop strategies to overcome and gain alignment Work with CI Champions and operations leaders to effectively measure and document the impact of process improvements on business results Support the strategic growth strategy by supporting the deployment of the WFS Value System in acquired companies Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or an equivalent level of experience Must be comfortable interacting with, and coaching, individuals at various levels of an organization Must have strong organizational skills Must have an extremely high level of integrity and confidentiality Prefer someone with experience working with multiple facilities simultaneously Preferred Skills 3-5 years of experience that includes experience facilitating continuous improvement using lean tools and methodology and driving cultural transformations Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification strongly preferred Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment, and a warehouse. It requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, as well as occasionally lift up to 25lbs 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 with company match 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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