Location: Alberta (remote).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Training Facilitation
- Own, prepare, and deliver Lean 101
- Own, prepare, and deliver the Lean Level 1 (Yellowbelt Program)
- Own, prepare, and deliver the Lean level 11(Greenbelt Program)
- Own, prepare and deliver Supervisory Leadership programs
- Own, prepare, and deliver operational assessments.
- Own, prepare, and deliver reliability training programs.
- Facilitate the delivery of a Lean consortium
- Customize and tailor to individual manufacturers’ needs for private training delivery upon request with support.
- Provide Lean program development support to members
- Work with the company facilitators and partners across the country to ensure methods and messages are consistent
- Actively support business development by raising awareness of and filling out training programs and workshops.
- Prepare, own, and deliver 'Sustainable Supplier' training
- Maintain positive, constructive relationships with all manufacturing members and clients while coaching members on operation excellence best practices. Ensure that the coaching adds value to the members’ business operations.
- Compile and share success stories
Other Duties:
- Support the promotion of Lean among Canadian manufacturers.
- Provide information to prospective members on the entire program and services provided by the company
- Promote events and programs
- Support and attend events as required
- Actively participate and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Adult Instructor/Education certification is an asset
- 9-12 years of manufacturing managerial experience, preferably with 3-5 years of Lean implementation experience.
- Industry experience in agriculture, food processing, fabrication in the defense supply chain, or aerospace preferred.
- 3-5 years of commissioning equipment and/or technology in a manufacturing setting preferred.
- Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines; strong attention to detail and the ability to work with colleagues are essential.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with all stakeholders—internal and external. A proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a team is also a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid passport for travel
