At Element Logic, our people are our greatest resource. We believe individuals should be in their element and we recognize, celebrate, and nurture the strength of diversity. We offer equal opportunities and welcome applicants regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, language, national origin, mental and physical abilities, religious and political affiliations, stage of life, or family circumstances. We desire a work environment where people flourish with their unique abilities, perspectives, and life experiences.
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Since 1985, Element Logic® has been optimizing warehouse performance.?We are the world's first, and largest AutoStore® partner. In 2022 Element Logic acquired SDI, making us one of the largest system integrators in the world. Our industry is experiencing continued double digital growth towards 2025. Growth is driven by strong underlying fundamentals as performance requirements and cost increasingly put manual operations under pressure, while demand for e-commerce continues to increase exponentially.
Element Logic continues to grow, and we therefore need more skilled and committed people on our journey. If you want to work in a company with high competence, with the vision to make our customers' warehouses the most efficient in the world, this is the place to be! The company operates in an industry driven by the e-commerce trends and the ever-increasing need for automation and is extremely well positioned for the future.
What does Element Logic offer?
* Innovative and creative workplace in a growing company.
* Good work-life balance with a strong focus on mental health.
* Flexibility through a hybrid way of working for all roles that can be performed remotely.
* Individual competence development plans.
* Focus on sustainability by promoting an inclusive environment.
* Possibility of relocation for our internal employees to different countries worldwide through our Global Mobility program.
* Market-based salaries and benefits include: Medical Insurance, Vision, Dental, 401K
* Modern office facilities.
* SDI Element Logic US is Great Place to Work certified, and we strive to have a close collaboration environment with our "One Team One Dream" mentality.
We are looking for brave, passionate, reliable people to join our company.
As a Director of Continuous Improvement (Integration) you will be performing:
Main Objective: Lead the design, implementation, and sustainability of continuous improvement initiatives across the region while contributing to the company's global strategy. This role requires collaboration with regional and global teams to ensure operational alignment, enhance productivity, and drive long-term success across all levels of the organization. The director will focus on integrating best practices, optimizing business processes, ensuring consistency with global standards, delivering measurable results across the Americas and impacting global operations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Strategic Leadership & Integration:
Develop and lead the Americas' continuous improvement strategy in alignment with the global operational excellence vision.
Act as the key liaison between regional and global leadership teams to ensure that local initiatives align with global strategies.
Drive the integration of continuous improvement methodologies across diverse business units.
Process Optimization & Change Management:
Lead cross-functional teams in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Develop a robust change management strategy to ensure seamless adoption of new processes and tools across the Americas.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks to measure the success and sustainability of improvement efforts. Global Collaboration:
Collaborate with global counterparts to share best practices, lessons learned, and innovations that can be applied across other regions.
Ensure continuous communication between regional operations and global headquarters to promote transparency and collaboration.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with senior leadership to understand business objectives and align continuous improvement initiatives with strategic goals.
Engage with regional and global stakeholders to drive a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the organization. • Facilitate training and development for teams on continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
Project Management & Execution:
Oversee the planning and execution of continuous improvement projects across the Americas, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of performance goals.
Ensure projects are aligned with cost, quality, and delivery expectations, and provide regular updates to senior management on progress.
Implement data-driven solutions to enhance process efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resource allocation. Performance & Sustainability:
Monitor the effectiveness of continuous improvement programs and adjust strategies as needed to ensure long-term sustainability.
Drive the development and standardization of processes that are scalable across regions and support global operations.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement through ongoing training, mentoring, and leadership.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or a related role, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
Proven track record of leading successful continuous improvement initiatives with measurable global impact.
Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and other relevant methodologies (certification preferred).
Experience working in a global matrixed organization, with strong cross-regional collaboration.
Excellent project management and change management skills.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to travel internationally as needed.
Must be willing to travel 20-40% of the time.
Possess valid passport
WINNING BEHAVIORS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS:
Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to guide the vision, goals, and strategy for other functions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to foster engagement and build relationships across the organization.
Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and address risks, issues, and roadblocks.
Strong business acumen and financial analysis skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Proactive and innovative mindset, with the ability to drive change and adapt to new processes and technologies.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to inspire and lead teams, including managing and developing talent.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, smart phones, office phones, photocopiers.
The noise level at home or work environment is usually moderate.
Regularly required to talk and hear.
Frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms