Bleckmann B.V.
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Bleckmann is an international leader in contract logistics services for the fashion and lifestyle industries. Founded in 1862, the company has evolved from a transportation company to a provider of end-to-end logistics solutions, with particular expertise in e-commerce logistics. With over 35 branches in the Netherlands, Belgium, Great Britain, the United States and partnerships in Asia, Bleckmann serves its customers worldwide. Thanks to close cooperation between thousands of employees, Bleckmann achieves sales of over €650 million and has the scale and flexibility to create world-class contract logistics solutions to relieve its customers in this area.
Our values, the 4 e’s of Bleckmann, are reflected in everything we do: entrepreneurship, expertise, engagement and excellence. We pursue these values together as we build on our success and that of our customers.
At Bleckmann, we continually improve our processes. We embrace innovations and technology to work more efficiently, and we become more sustainable every day.
Tasks and responsibilities:
As Continuous Improvement specialist you have a leading role in supporting, coaching and challenging operational leadership in executing a continuous improvement mindset and day to day way of working in order to drive performance and improve client service. You will be the driving force for continuous improvement within 1 or several warehouse sites and be part of the continuous improvement network within Bleckmann. You will be in charge of the following responsibilities:
- Ensuring that the Continuous Improvement Way of Working (supported by enabling structures and tools) is, and remains, in place and is used to its full extent by the operational leadership;
- Ensuring that the Continuous Improvement Way of Working leads to results for the three stakeholders involved: deliver efficiency gains for the shareholders, embed CI culture in the Business teams, and provide high level of quality to the customers;
- Further developing the Continuous Improvement knowledge and capabilities within the Bleckmann Continuous Improvement community.
Profile:
Do you have a previous experience in continuous improvement? Then Bleckmann is looking for you!
- You have several years of experience in Continuous improvement methodology and execution;
- You lead by example in the way you work. Hands on mentality when needed to show the way forward;
- You have a true passion for continuous improvement.
Besides you have the following skills/ knowledge:
- Prior experience in change management and deployment of continuous improvement. You are familiar with continuous improvement methodologies, such as 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean;
- You can easily connect with people and are able to motivate leadership to change their behavior by your coaching and training skills;
- You are strong in identifying issues, structural problem solving and data-driven analysis;
- You have basic project management competencies;
- Strong written and oral skills in both Dutch and English;
- Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision;
- Occasionally, you are willing to travel to other sites within our region Southern Netherlands, but the main focus will be in Bergen op Zoom;
- Knowledge of WMS and other relevant logistics applications is a plus;
- Knowledge of (Fashion / Lifestyle) logistics is a plus.
What do we offer?
- Varied job: No day is the same. You will work in a pleasant and dynamic international environment where you are entrusted with a high degree of independence;
- Initiatives: Room for new initiatives and ideas, whether you work with us for a week, a month or a year. You get the chance to work for a company where entrepreneurship is key;
- Attractive salary: The salary depends on education and experience;
- Working in a team of enthusiastic colleagues.
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