Prologis is the global leader in logistics real estate. We own, manage and develop high-quality properties in the world’s most vibrant centers of commerce, approximately 814 million square feet in 19 countries. Some of the world’s largest brands (e.g., Amazon, BMW, DHL, FedEx, Pepsi) turn to us because they know an efficient supply chain will make their businesses run better, and a strategic relationship with Prologis will create competitive advantage. As the top ranked U.S. company and sixth overall among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, we take our global footprint seriously.

Job Title:

Director, Operational Excellence

Company:

Prologis

Do you want to play a role in global commerce?

Under the direction of the SVP, Operational Excellence and Regional Leadership teams, the Director will craft and implement strategy deployment objectives, cross functional improvement, people development, and the daily management system. In this role, you will collaborate with the Operational Excellence Practitioners in the planning and delivery of the work and will be responsible for leading all aspects of the continuous improvement transformation efforts across Prologis.

Here’s how to do that:

• Perform as a change agent for the organization to lead large scale transformation efforts and support process improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate change by influencing people without formal authority.
• Develop Operational Excellence training curriculum and deliver both classroom and on the job education to leaders and teammates.
• Serves as teacher, mentor and coach for ongoing operational excellence improvement activities.
• Serve as a role model in the application of continuous improvement principles and practices. Develops and leads project plans.
• Communicates operational activities, status updates and return on investment to senior leadership.
• Conducts value stream analysis, including data collection and analytics.
• Facilitates improvement events/activities, and oversees related planning and follow-up work (VSMs, 5S, RIEs, Pilots/Experiments).
• Guides development, training and auditing of Standard Work.
• Directs collection of data and supports data analysis. Prepares reports and assessments related to improvement opportunities.
• Craft and execute plans for improvement projects.
• Provide appropriate documentation to the operational project sponsors and continuous improvement leaders.
• Exhibits a “can-do” attitude and takes responsibility to inspire change.

Tell us if you’re ready.

• Validated competency in strategy deployment and stakeholder management.
• Experience with executive level leaders.
• Consistent track record of achieving breakthrough results through implementation of large-scale projects and value-add change.
• Distinguished emotional intelligence and capability in building strong relationships.
• Concise and transparent communication (oral and written).
• Robust data analytics to problem solve and discover root cause analysis.
• Advances teammate issues or concerns (i.e. hot spots) particular to improvement work.
• Comfort with ambiguity, capable of working independently with limited direction to drive improvement work.
• Demonstrates strong level of initiative with self-starter mindset.
• Thinks strategically and innovatively.
• Advanced level MS Office Suite, process modeling experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.

People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.