Job Description:
- Coach functional leader on leading in an CI environment including:
- Leading performance board huddles
- Performing Gemba walks
- Coaching problem solving activities
- Lead Continuous Improvement Events including but not limited to Kaizen events, Mini-Transformations (mini-t), Value Stream Transformations, employee training, data analysis, lean project management.
- Provide suggestions to site CI Manager/Director or local leadership team on process and improvement requirements.
- Complete area diagnostic to understand performance improvement potential and identify tools required to achieve goals.
- Apply and teach the following lean tools: 5S, SMED, Visual Management, PDCA, Kanban, Standard Work, Pull Systems, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma Tools, TPS principles, Root Cause Problem Solving.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in technical discipline (Required) or equivalent work experience; Masters Degree (Preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of lean six sigma application experience using Toyota Production System (TPS) methodology, preferably in highly regulated environment (Preferred)
- Green Belt Certification (required), Black Belt Certification (preferred)
- Leadership experience in functional area (Preferred)
- Knowledge related to transactional process improvements.
- In-depth knowledge of program and project management in support of Lean, Enterprise Excellence, Six Sigma, quality improvement, and similar initiatives.
- Leadership capability and communication skills necessary to achieve results through others.