Global Lean Leader

Job Description SummaryCoach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools by partnering with Operating Leaders in business management roles (e.g. GM of Business Unit, or Executive Lead of a Function). Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics. May also be roles that are part of Corporate Operational Excellence Team.Job DescriptionEssential ResponsibilitiesLean: 5S, SW, VSM, SMED, Single Piece Flow, Strategy Deployment, Kanban, Heijunka, daily management @ genba, SQDIP/SQDC, VOC, Action PlanningProblem Solving skills and root cause analysis capabilitiesKaizen facilitationRobotics and automation and AI industrial experienceLeadership and communication skills, influencing techniquesStrategy and DevelopmentContribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Lean vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational and transactional performanceContribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Lean activitiesGeneral and Task ManagementDevelop a robust continuous improvement strategy in partnership with the Management Team and key business stakeholdersImplement and support cultural change across the organization and drive business improvement in a Toyota Lean styleProvide project management, analytical and research skills and expertiseProvide expertise, professional advice and guidance to the business in business improvement, drawing from proven industry practice and methodologiesReport on progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones and forthcoming pipeline, and actions necessary to ensure successUndertake continuous training and developmentContribute and support the operational rhythmPerform root cause analysis and resolve problemsIdentify business improvement opportunities within the organizationConduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the departmentDfX, support in NPI to ensure manufacturability, automation, standardizationSupport automation and robotization projects in manufacturing and logistics from Lean perspectiveAlignment of 3P with Automation & Robotics integrationsSupport make or buy evaluationsGood practice evaluation and deploymentNew AI opportunities evaluation and deploymentIntra functional VSMQualifications/Requirements           Bachelor’s degree in an accredited university or collegeMinimum of 10 years of experience of Lean implementation in Lean dedicated roles in manufacturing industry and overall experience of 14+years.Desired CharacteristicsFluent EnglishFinance acumenProject ManagementCommunication skillsPresentation skillsLean: 5S, SW, VSM, SMED, Single Piece Flow, Strategy Deployment, Kanban, Heijunka, daily management @ genba, SQDIP/SQDC, VOC, Action PlanningProblem Solving skills and root cause analysis capabilitiesKaizen facilitationAdditional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No#LI-Remote - This is a remote position