About this role
The Field ACES Manager is a field-based continuous improvement leader who directly supports site-level operations across a designated sub-region. The role acts as a critical bridge between Operations and central support teams, driving quality performance, process standardization, and continuous improvement across Sort Centers, Delivery Stations, Fulfillment Centers, and Hub sites Key job responsibilities Key Roles and Responsibilities 1. Quality Performance Management Drive and own Critical (Primary) and Secondary quality metrics across all assigned sites within the sub-region Perform quantitative examination of key process indicators to identify opportunities for process improvement Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on quality defects and develop actionable corrective action plans Monitor and track quality KPIs on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis through DBRs, WBRs, and MBRs 2. Process Standardization and Continuous Improvement Facilitate the execution of the ACES strategy through local management and support teams Establish, maintain, and execute site-level audits (e.g., SCOPE Audits, Calibration Audits) for under-the-roof operational compliance to ensure adherence to Safety, People Experience, Quality, and Productivity standards Identify, develop, and implement initiatives to boost UTR (Under the Roof) and Dispatch operations Lead and support Lean Six Sigma projects including Kaizen events, DMAIC projects, and FMEA activities Drive process adherence to new standard work in the field on initiatives with the most potential impact 3. Audit and Compliance Conduct monthly Delivery Station / Fulfillment Center calibration audits across all sub-region stations Deploy audit calendars and calibrate monthly with Operations Audit completed projects to verify sustained impact and partner with stakeholders to validate results Ensure control plans from completed projects are followed for at least 3 months post-closure 4. Stakeholder Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a conduit between central program/product teams and Operations, maintaining open communication that is actionable, brief, clear, and dependable Facilitate communication and change management with other support teams including RME, L&D, Transportation, and Planning Conduct regular touchpoints with site leadership — bi-monthly L6 Ops touchbase and monthly L7 Ops touchbase Identify, escalate, and mitigate risks, imbalances, and customer pain points across the sub-region 5. Data Analysis and Reporting Analyse data and gather feedback from stakeholders to identify inefficiencies in current operations Leverage data analysis combined with pragmatic observation to identify root causes and ensure solutions match the problem Prepare and present WBR/MBR/QBR content with data-driven insights and recommendations Establish frameworks to ensure trade-offs between quality, speed, cost, and other factors are optimized 6. Training, Coaching, and Capability Building Coach and train internal SMEs and associates on ACES concepts and Lean Six Sigma methodologies Guide Operations project leaders on activities pertaining to JDI, Replica, and Eureka projects Improve the culture of innovation and continuous improvement across assigned sites Support associate and leadership development through structured problem-solving and process thinking 7. Project Management Oversee segment of site project portfolio as assigned, assisting individual project managers with execution and delivery of results Manage project lifecycle from charter development through tollgate reviews to control plan implementation Track project metrics throughout the lifecycle and quantify benefits from effort/labor time, cost, cycle time, and defect reduction perspectives