Business Systems Coach

Detroit Manufacturing Systems • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Business Systems Coach partners with assigned plants to drive implementation and sustainment of the Daily Management System and kaizen roadmap in alignment with the Business Systems Office (BSO) strategy.
This role serves as a hands-on coach and liaison between plant leadership and the Business Systems Office, ensuring disciplined execution of the turnkey management system while building plant capability in continuous improvement. The Business Systems Coach supports and develops plant leaders but does not replace their ownership or accountability.

Requirements

• Experience in a continuous improvement, lean, or kaizen leadership role
• Strong understanding of Daily Management Systems and lean principles
• Excellent coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning and execution discipline
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Adaptable, resilient, and growth-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Align all personal and plant goals, coaching, and kaizen-related activities to the Business Systems Office strategy
• Oversee and support kaizen activities and implementation of the daily management system across the assigned plants
• Serve as the primary liaison between the plants and the systems office for continuous improvement initiatives
• Coach and support plant leaders in effectively using the daily management system to drive results
• Ensure the plant's kaizen roadmap and targeted improvement plans are being properly executed
• Assist in the development and improvement of visual management systems and processes
• Collect and help populate the read-across system with ideas, impact, and learnings
• Share best practices and learnings across the organization (via the Business Systems Office)
• Influence and engage others to develop their continuous improvement skills and capabilities
• Observe and document best practices at other sites, and attend leadership conferences and other trainings conducted by the Business Systems Office for further development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed