LEAN Program Manager Carol Stream IL

LEAN Program Manager

 
Job ID: Job-2015       
Job Title:      LEAN Program Manager   
location:       Carol Stream IL
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $130K - $150K  
Primary Skills:        
Description:    Lead enterprise-level initiatives to deliver results related to sustainability. This will include facilitating kaizens with senior business leaders, promoting and guiding LEAN cultural transformation and coaching LEAN principles at various levels of the organization. You will also conduct training, and coach and mentor LEAN Facilitators, LEAN Application Specialists, LEAN Field Champions and other Green Belts, Yellow Belts, etc. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 
• Minimum of 15 years of experience with a Fortune 500 company recognized for their continuous improvement/LEAN culture (10 years is not enough) 
• Experience in supply chain, distribution and/or logistics functions strongly preferred 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
• Master Black Belt certification required 
• Highly seasoned and experienced LEAN leader/practitioner with a proven track record of end-to-end management of key, strategic programs and business segments (e.g., operations, administration, customer-facing) 
• Prior experience managing teams 
• Extensive experience with managing a change and transforming a culture to a continuous improvement mindset 
• Strong track record of accomplishments – must be able to tell us about your accomplishments) 
• Strong process-oriented and analytical skills coupled with change management skills 
• Solid project management skills/kaizen event experience from initiation through full implementation 
• Excellent PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs 

EDUCATION 
• 4-year degree in an engineering, logistics or technical discipline from a highly accredited university 


Responsibilities: 
• Initiate, develop & manage new LEAN enterprise-level initiatives within headquarters and operating groups 
• Develop and execute the implementation strategy for current LEAN initiatives at various branch sites and ensure specific objectives and results are achieved 
• Participate in the development and execution of the LEAN embedment strategy via training, coaching and mentoring of LEAN Practitioners (LFCs, Green Belts, Yellow Belts, etc.) and LEAN Leaders (Blue Belts) 
• Assist with development of LEAN Facilitators and LEAN Application Specialists through personal example, coaching/mentoring and formal/informal training sessions may include direct reporting relationship 
• Lead various kaizen events in a team setting and demonstrate successful outcomes select. Utilize appropriate LEAN tools 
• Provide executive level 
• Serve as a catalyst to promote LEAN thinking and foster a continuous improvement culture throughout the company 

Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume. I will only respond to resumes that demonstrate a fit for the role. 

NO RELOCATION. ONLY THOSE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US. VISA TRANSFERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. NO 3RD PARTIES. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES, PLEASE. 

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