Lean Consultant Coach
About The Position
This position creates and leads process enhancement initiatives across manufacturing and office environments. They act as change agents, using Lean Tools, Kaizen, and other Continuous Improvement methodologies to drive efficiency, quality, safety, and productivity improvements through training and virtual/on-site support. The Continuous Improvement Department fosters a culture of open-mindedness, adaptability, and collaboration. We believe in continuously evolving for the better, embracing change, and working together to achieve shared goals. Team members are encouraged to bring their unique perspectives, collaborate across initiatives, and maintain an inclusive environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in process improvement and project management
- Ability to structure work independently
- Strong data analysis with demonstrated complex problem-solving experience, and value-stream mapping abilities
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and coaching skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and follow-through skills
- Experience creating and delivering compelling executive-level presentations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, OneNote, and Loop
Nice To Haves
- Lean Consultant and/or Lean Coach certification
- Experience leading improvement projects (Kaizen, Lean, etc.), change initiatives, and guiding teams through transformation
- Experience developing and delivering training programs
- Familiarity with CI Tools (e.g., Quality Process Mapping, 8-Step Problem Solving, Fishbone, 5Why, A3s, RACI, etc.)
- Familiarity with data visualization applications such as PowerBI, PowerApps, and Tableau
Responsibilities
- Develop & Execute CI Strategies: Design continuous improvement plans aligned with organizational performance goals.
- Data & Metrics Analysis: Create and Monitor KPI trends to uncover improvement opportunities; recommend actionable changes.
- Lead Cross‑Functional Projects: Facilitate teams to implement process improvements targeting quality, throughput, cost, and customer satisfaction.
- Lean Adoption: Facilitate adoption through training of structured methodologies (Lean tools) organizational wide.
- Tools & Systems Management: Establish and maintain systems for continuous improvement—including training documentation, tracking, and dashboards.
- Root Cause Analysis: Use problem solving techniques like Kaizen’s, A3’s or other structured problem-solving tools to diagnose issues and drive sustainable solutions.
- Training & Coaching: Mentor staff on Lean principles, train teams, and cultivate a CI culture.
- Project Reporting & Communication: Track progress, present results, and align stakeholders on CI outcomes.
- Safety & Quality Compliance: Ensure all improvements uphold organizational safety and quality standards.
Benefits
- annual bonus program
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ calendar holidays
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
- onsite fitness (at some locations)
- tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
