Prologis
Prologis is a global real‑estate industrial and logistics company with a 1.3 billion sq‑ft portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, connecting the digital and physical worlds. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.
Director, Operational Excellence Company: Prologis
A day in the life As our Director of Operational Excellence, you’ll partner closely with the VP of Operational Excellence and senior leaders across the business to spearhead large‑scale initiatives that standardize, optimize, and innovate how we work. This high‑visibility role is ideal for a strategic, hands‑on individual passionate about driving lasting operational change.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with VP of Operational Excellence and Lead Director to deploy strategy supporting enterprise transformation.
Oversee large‑scale initiatives to standardize, optimize, and improve processes across business lines.
Drive continuous improvement, fostering innovation and operational efficiency.
Ensure alignment with financial targets and KPIs while supporting governance frameworks to track success.
Communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders to gain buy‑in.
Deploy cost optimization strategies and lead internal process standardization.
Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute operational improvement strategy.
Lead complex enterprise‑wide transformation efforts and process improvement initiatives.
Manage financial readiness, conduct P&L diagnostics, and recommend cost savings.
Apply Lean methodologies and tools to optimize processes.
Communicate status updates, ROI, and results to senior leadership.
Facilitate improvement events (VSMs, Kaizen, pilots, analytics, systems thinking).
Develop and oversee project plans, budgets, and timelines.
Build business intelligence reporting with analytics teams, aligning to strategic objectives.
Guide development and auditing of Standard Work to ensure policy alignment.
Meet regularly with project sponsors, provide timely documentation, and elevate key issues.
Demonstrate initiative, independence, and accountability with a “can‑do” mindset.
Serve as a role model for continuous improvement, leveraging innovation including AI/ML.
Influence and facilitate change without formal authority.
Lead change initiatives to ensure adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies.
Develop and execute change management plans (communication, training, stakeholder engagement).
Partner with leadership to assess impacts, mitigate resistance, and foster adaptability.
Building Blocks for Success – Required
7+ years applying Lean Six Sigma to drive improvement; 5+ years facilitating large‑scale Lean Transformations.
Deep experience in Lean tools/methods (Hoshin Kanri, VSMs, Kaizen, A3 thinking, daily management, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work).
Skilled in strategy deployment, stakeholder management, and executive communications.
Strong data analytics capability for problem solving and root cause analysis.
High emotional intelligence, relationship building, and communication skills.
Self‑starter, strategic thinker, adaptable in ambiguity, committed to continuous learning and personal development.
Proven success leading cross‑functional, complex projects with executive‑level engagement.
Building Blocks for Success – Preferred
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in transactional Lean environment is a plus.
Experience with Tableau, Sigma, Salesforce, Lucid, Monday.com, and ChatGPT is a plus.
Hiring Salary Range: $138,000 – $173,000. Salary and total compensation package (bonus target & LTI) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
People First We value people who are decisive, courageous, and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Every employee belongs, contributes, and advances their career. We offer a generous total rewards package and focus on quality management and leadership development.
All full‑time roles in the U.S. come with a robust benefits package, including healthcare, dental, vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, 401(k) with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation, and generous PTO starting at 22 days per year plus paid holidays and volunteer time.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type Full time
Location Chicago, Illinois
Additional Locations
Cerritos, California – Cerritos Office
Charlotte, North Carolina – Charlotte Office
Dallas, Texas – Dallas Office
Denver, Colorado – Denver Office
East Rutherford, New Jersey – East Rutherford Office
Indianapolis, Indiana – Indianapolis Office
LAX Office – Los Angeles, CA
Miami, Florida – Miami Office
New Jersey – New Jersey‑E Rutherford Office
New York, New York – New York City Office
San Francisco, California – San Francisco Office
Seattle, Washington – Seattle Office
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Director, Operational Excellence Company: Prologis
A day in the life As our Director of Operational Excellence, you’ll partner closely with the VP of Operational Excellence and senior leaders across the business to spearhead large‑scale initiatives that standardize, optimize, and innovate how we work. This high‑visibility role is ideal for a strategic, hands‑on individual passionate about driving lasting operational change.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with VP of Operational Excellence and Lead Director to deploy strategy supporting enterprise transformation.
Oversee large‑scale initiatives to standardize, optimize, and improve processes across business lines.
Drive continuous improvement, fostering innovation and operational efficiency.
Ensure alignment with financial targets and KPIs while supporting governance frameworks to track success.
Communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders to gain buy‑in.
Deploy cost optimization strategies and lead internal process standardization.
Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute operational improvement strategy.
Lead complex enterprise‑wide transformation efforts and process improvement initiatives.
Manage financial readiness, conduct P&L diagnostics, and recommend cost savings.
Apply Lean methodologies and tools to optimize processes.
Communicate status updates, ROI, and results to senior leadership.
Facilitate improvement events (VSMs, Kaizen, pilots, analytics, systems thinking).
Develop and oversee project plans, budgets, and timelines.
Build business intelligence reporting with analytics teams, aligning to strategic objectives.
Guide development and auditing of Standard Work to ensure policy alignment.
Meet regularly with project sponsors, provide timely documentation, and elevate key issues.
Demonstrate initiative, independence, and accountability with a “can‑do” mindset.
Serve as a role model for continuous improvement, leveraging innovation including AI/ML.
Influence and facilitate change without formal authority.
Lead change initiatives to ensure adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies.
Develop and execute change management plans (communication, training, stakeholder engagement).
Partner with leadership to assess impacts, mitigate resistance, and foster adaptability.
Building Blocks for Success – Required
7+ years applying Lean Six Sigma to drive improvement; 5+ years facilitating large‑scale Lean Transformations.
Deep experience in Lean tools/methods (Hoshin Kanri, VSMs, Kaizen, A3 thinking, daily management, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work).
Skilled in strategy deployment, stakeholder management, and executive communications.
Strong data analytics capability for problem solving and root cause analysis.
High emotional intelligence, relationship building, and communication skills.
Self‑starter, strategic thinker, adaptable in ambiguity, committed to continuous learning and personal development.
Proven success leading cross‑functional, complex projects with executive‑level engagement.
Building Blocks for Success – Preferred
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in transactional Lean environment is a plus.
Experience with Tableau, Sigma, Salesforce, Lucid, Monday.com, and ChatGPT is a plus.
Hiring Salary Range: $138,000 – $173,000. Salary and total compensation package (bonus target & LTI) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
People First We value people who are decisive, courageous, and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Every employee belongs, contributes, and advances their career. We offer a generous total rewards package and focus on quality management and leadership development.
All full‑time roles in the U.S. come with a robust benefits package, including healthcare, dental, vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, 401(k) with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation, and generous PTO starting at 22 days per year plus paid holidays and volunteer time.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type Full time
Location Chicago, Illinois
Additional Locations
Cerritos, California – Cerritos Office
Charlotte, North Carolina – Charlotte Office
Dallas, Texas – Dallas Office
Denver, Colorado – Denver Office
East Rutherford, New Jersey – East Rutherford Office
Indianapolis, Indiana – Indianapolis Office
LAX Office – Los Angeles, CA
Miami, Florida – Miami Office
New Jersey – New Jersey‑E Rutherford Office
New York, New York – New York City Office
San Francisco, California – San Francisco Office
Seattle, Washington – Seattle Office
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