Warehouse Operational Excellence Manager
Vertiv Corporation

Vertiv is looking for a Warehouse Operational Excellence Manager in Westerville, Ohio who will be responsible for the performance management of warehouse operations at Vertiv. They set and measure performance metrics with internal and third-party warehousing partners. The Warehouse OE Manager sets a continuous Improvement plan with the leaders at each Vertiv Warehouse to improve performance and efficiency. This person provides thought leadership, engineering, best practices and Lean / Six Sigma expertise to standardize and improve the execution of inbound and outbound warehouse operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Sets performance goals for the operations and communicates with each team member how their responsibilities are integrated into the success of the team
• Work with warehouse operators to define and measure metrics that align with Vertiv goals
• Analyze and improve performance vs the performance metrics
• Conduct regular control point meetings to review performance and project progress with each Vertiv inbound and outbound warehouse facility
• Work with Information Technology Team as the "Business Owner" of the technology portfolio for warehouse operations including Warehouse Management System, Radio Frequency guided technology, automation, etc.
• Manages a portfolio of improvement projects including efforts to advocate on behalf of warehouse operations with partner functions
• Lead lean, cost savings and continuous improvement projects related to shipping, space optimization, materials handling and storage
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Warehouse Operational Excellence Manager reports to the Director of Logistics.

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or related field or equivalent work experience in logistics
• Minimum 5 years' management in distribution in a global manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

PREFERRED REQUIRMENTS:
• College degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Supply Chain, or Operations Management or equivalent work experience
• Lean and Six Sigma experience with Black Belt credentials preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and interact effectively with personnel to accomplish tasks
• Must be action-oriented with an eye for finding opportunity and solving problems
• Detail oriented with ability to complete tasks in timely manner
• In depth knowledge of modern warehousing and inventory practices
• English language skills required, and Spanish language is a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be willing to work in an industrial environment with the ability to move about on a warehouse floor in order to observe work and make observations.

Travel: 20% travel

The successful candidate will reflect and embrace Vertiv's Values and Behaviors:

OUR VALUES

• Acting Like an Owner
• Assuming Positive intent in all employee interactions
• Being passionate about your work
• Challenging yourself in personal development
• Being tireless in exceeding customer expectations
• Assisting others to be successful as a team
• Owning our own mistakes quickly
• Talking with people and NOT about them
• Creating a culture where people can be their best

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Be self-aware and learn
• Embrace the customer experience
• Think and act broadly
• Drive change and innovation
• Leverage diversity for organization effectiveness
• Foster collaborative relationships
• Take intelligent risks

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5.0 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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