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Supervisor, Operational Excellence Supply Chain- Jupiter, FL
15998 WALGREENS DR,JUPITER,FL 33478Posted 1 weeks ago
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Lean Program Supervisor is an onsite supervisor of the Lean Program. Leading the deployment, sustainment, and education of Lean within a DC. Responsible for the execution of Lean programs by ensuring Continuous Improvement ideas are captured, completed, and monitored for aging. Assists with closing the communication loop by sharing the outcome of all Continuous Improvement activity with the site. Manage and mentor others in the Lean Captain program, Kaizen activity to improve processes and deepen team member and management understanding of Lean. Monitors the effectiveness of the Lean Program and recommends activities to drive continuous improvement recommendations.
Job Responsibilities
The Lean Program Supervisor is an onsite supervisor of the Lean Program. Leading the deployment, sustainment, and education of Lean within a DC. Responsible for the execution of Lean programs by ensuring Continuous Improvement ideas are captured, completed, and monitored for aging. Assists with closing the communication loop by sharing the outcome of all Continuous Improvement activity with the site. Manage and mentor others in the Lean Captain program, Kaizen activity to improve processes and deepen team member and management understanding of Lean. Monitors the effectiveness of the Lean Program and recommends activities to drive continuous improvement recommendations.
Job Responsibilities
- Engage Team Members and Management in Lean and the Lean Methodology. Coordinate activities to expose Team Members to Lean tools such as, the Simple Problem-Solving exercises, Gemba Walks, 5S, etc.
- Mentor the Lean Captains in the Lean Methodology and provide opportunities for inclusion in Continuous Improvement activities. Identify high performing Team Members and expand resources and support to enhance their career growth.
- Lead the DC Lean Captain Program. Schedule and lead monthly meetings for all shifts.
- Drive the Action Board Bubble Up Process. Promote Team Member and Management engagement, expedite the documented opportunities and ensure timely resolution.
- Lead the DC CoE Process Improvement Program. Serve as the DC Champion and adherence to established goals documented within the Lean DCS GPS Goals.
- Attend Tier 3 Meetings and provide Lean report outs as needed. Drive the Tier 3 Bubble Up Board and ensure of management compliance in timely completion and feedback downstream to the originator.
- Complete the quarterly Lean Self Assessments and create and manage the Action Item RACI.
- Conduct Tier Audits for adherence to the agenda, monitor Team Member engagement and provide feedback to facilitator.
About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.