Builds people capability by tracking and coaching toward Lean certifications, problem-solving ownership, and applied training
Develops Regional Vice Presidents and site General Managers in their understanding and use of Lean Principles
Communicates company goals, strategies, and vision while aligning site and regional lean activity to increasing levels of maturity and company-wide targets
Facilitates quality systems, continuous process improvement, and safety initiatives using lean thinking, with special attention to how process maturity supports results in TIR, metrics, and operational excellence
Advances company metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost, growth, and morale) by combining results performance with the quality of problem-solving, daily improvement, and development activity
Develops, models, and coaches lean applications and problem-solving discipline across GMs, operations managers, team leads, and team members
Regularly reviews lean performance with regional and site leadership using assessing methods, category heatmaps, and question-level gaps to set expectations, provide feedback, and drive next steps
Leads development of Continuous Improvement Roadmaps that support both individual site needs and regional priorities, ensuring every site can contribute regardless of size or prior lean exposure
Drives - and is measured in part on - site Total Labor/Throughput Pallet and Turn Times results versus goal for each supported building (with targets tiered by site maturity).
Strategic project deployments: Provides support for Lineage’s Operational Strategy and strategic deployments, including LinOS and Easy Metrics, and the pursuit of Just-In-Time.
Supports regional and site requests within scope, prioritizing against opportunities and goals.
Qualifications
Degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, or related field required
7-10 years of Lean experience in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or a combination of these with increasing levels of contribution and responsibility; experience supporting multiple sites preferred
Ability to provide direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of lean systems across a portfolio of warehouses
Willingness to travel a minimum of 75% of the time within the region
Capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and focus coaching effort where site- and region-level reviews and heatmaps show the greatest opportunity
Skills
Lean knowledge (problem-solving, standard work, visual management, pull, flow, quality)
Collaborating with other regional leaders across all aspects of the business
Warehouse Management and Transportation Knowledge
Safety & Security
Safety Program Experience and Oversight
Business Management Skills
Planning – Strategic and Tactical
Quality Management System Knowledge
Data analysis and Excel proficiency for score models, trackers, and heatmaps
Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Access, Project
Sigma
Claude/AI
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The duties of this job are performed in both an office environment and a warehouse environment, thereby experiencing some minor to moderate level of noise due to warehouse equipment. Also, exposure to extreme temperature variations is expected while in the warehouse. Position may require extended hours to meet customer needs. Travel will be required at a minimum of 75% of the time within the region. Job location to be determined based on the needed support.
Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Benefits
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.
