US Supply Chain Process Improvement Sr Manager

Overview

The Supply Chain Process Improvement Senior Manager will play a key role in transforming the supply chain through shaping and executing a comprehensive continuous improvement strategy. This role is responsible for leading and facilitating process improvements projects that drive efficiency, reduce waste, enhance quality, and lower costs across our supply chain. The Senior Manager will lead a culture of continuous improvement, mentor teams, and utilize data-driven methodologies to achieve significant and sustainable operational excellence.

• Partner with senior leadership to identify and prioritize key improvement opportunities, ensuring initiatives are linked to strategic priorities and deliver significant business value
• Lead the design and implementation of supply chain’s continuous improvement / kaizen roadmap
• Lead and facilitate major process improvement projects (e.g., Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects), from conception and chartering to implementation and sustainment.
• Conduct value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other analytical exercises to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• Utilize data analytics and statistical methods to measure process performance and validate improvement results.
• Establish and manage a portfolio of strategic, cross‑functional projects, ensuring alignment, resource allocation, and sustained results
• Prepare and present regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on process improvement initiatives, project milestones, and performance metrics.
• Develop and deliver training programs on Lean principles and tools to build internal capabilities and empower teams.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Lean Champions, fostering a culture of ownership and data‑driven problem‑solving.
• Collaborate with a wide range of departments, including business divisions, IT, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service, to ensure alignment and buy‑in for improvement projects.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and systems that enhance process efficiency and data visibility.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership to embed a data‑driven, problem‑solving culture.
• Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, data‑driven decision‑making, and accountability across all levels of the organization.
• Ensure compliance with established Henry Schein Lean standards and methodologies.
• Participate in other special projects and perform other duties as required

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is highly preferred. Green Belt is a minimum requirement.
• Proven experience leading and implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement projects with a quantifiable impact.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles, including demand planning, inventory management, procurement, and logistics.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor, influence, and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing large‑scale, cross‑functional projects.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., ERP systems like SAP) and data analysis tools.
• Expert knowledge of Lean principles and tools (e.g., VSM, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba, etc.) and statistical process control.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) and process mapping software (e.g., Visio, Lucid).
• Experience in leading and facilitating kaizens/projects in both in‑person and in virtual environments preferred.

• Actively use a wide‑range of unique professional skills; expert understanding of industry practices
• Excellent proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
• Outstanding planning/organizational skills and techniques
• Outstanding independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills and ability…