Continuous Improvement and Operations Coordinator

In this high-impact role, you will lead the deployment of our OPEX strategy, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure the successful adoption of productivity and labor planning tools. You will work closely with country operations directors and site teams to deliver sustainable performance improvements, optimize processes, and embed Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. If you have a proven track record in supply chain logistics, strong leadership and analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-country environment, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. Manage and deploy the OPEX strategy including deep dives, sustainable turnarounds on sites, data analytics, process analysis, continuous improvement. Manage, control and actively intervene (when necessary) to achieve the financial impact of the 5-levers annual savings in all CE sites.
Deploy & ensure adaptation from sites of the Productivity & Labor planning tools (XWars, ProductivX) as well as CI tools & methods (Kaizen, Performance management, Lean) to all CE sites

Weekly follow-up, review & management of the 5-Levers savings target per country - Budget vs Actual.
Identify gaps in countries/sites and define quick recovery plans with the countries. Ensure quality PIP in place per site.
Coordinate,and facilitate the full adoption on Productivity and Labor planning tools (ProductivX, XWars, Slotting) together with all countries. Ensure sites have strong active performance management and CI methods in place (Kaizen, Performance boards, 5S, Visual management) and support the deployment.
Actively engage in a leading role with CI community to find improvement opportunities and proactive recovery plans in the existing sites PIPs when and if necessary.
Manage process improvement projects on a European Contract level in close collaboration with the countries

University degree (or equivalent) in business / Supply chain management/logistics / engineering. Experience of applying comprehensive engineering management principles and practices.
Experience of applying more standard project management methodologies with a focus on implementing plans to achieve goals.
Very good knowledge of Contract logistics operations, financial impact, LEAN & Six Sigma tools
Understanding of WMS functionalities on all (operations) modules
Change management knowledge and experience
Strong and proven Training and coaching capabilities at desk and floor level in small and large groups
Excellent training skills
Experience leading projects
Fluent English with at least one other European language skill

Ability to explain technical topics to management as well as to users
Strong analytical skills, with ability to interpret data and provide comprehensive presentations
Ability to influence and effect change, as well as deliver effective and engaging training programs
Flexible and able to travel up to 80% of your time across our European hubs

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.