Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of ~1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world's GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company's global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today's warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.
Job Title:
Operational Excellence Manager
Company:
Prologis
A day in the life
We are looking for a skilled Operational Excellence Manager to drive performance improvements and lead strategic business initiatives, focusing on both change management and Lean methodologies. This role will require someone who can seamlessly blend operational expertise with change management principles to deliver measurable, sustainable results across the organization. This individual should be motivated and passionate about talent development and driven to grow both personally and professionally.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Lean & Process Improvement:
Implement Lean methodologies to drive process optimization and operational efficiency across multiple departments.
Facilitate value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other Lean tools to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Lead kaizen events and coach teams on Lean principles to cultivate a culture of ongoing process refinement.
Operational Strategy & Execution:
Support senior leadership in executing operational strategies that improve key performance metrics, enhance customer value, and drive long-term business growth.
Use data analysis to uncover process inefficiencies and develop actionable insights to improve business outcomes.
Explore the integration of new technologies, including automation and AI, to further streamline processes and increase operational agility.
Monitor the progress and impact of improvement initiatives, ensuring they deliver measurable business results.
Change Management:
Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies within the organization.
Develop and execute change management plans, including communication strategies, training, and stakeholder engagement to support successful project implementations.
Collaborate with leadership to assess the impact of changes, identify resistance points, and create actionable mitigation strategies.
Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement across all levels of the business.
Building Blocks for Success
Required:
5+ years exposure to process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma, with the ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Proven ability to lead change management initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and training.
Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting data and providing insights for operational improvements.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and departments.
Demonstrated commitment to talent development and fostering the growth of teams through coaching and mentorship.
A curiosity for learning and growing in change management, Lean methodologies, and other critical operational skill sets.
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Business Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent.
Experience leading kaizen events and facilitating process improvement workshops.
Familiarity with change management frameworks such as ADKAR or similar.
Knowledge of technical tools or programming languages (e.g., Python, R) to support proof-of-concept development for process automation.
Hiring Salary Range of: $117,000 - $146,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate's location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
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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 full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of 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.
