JOB SUMMARY Provides Lean expertise and guidance through the development, documentation, implementation, and validation of focused and sustainable value stream transformation. Will facilitate building of synergies across a specific value stream to enable cross-functional collaboration and best practices sharing and implementation. Provide coaching and development opportunities to strengthen overall capabilities of a value stream. Engrain process excellence improvement energy and capabilities within the company.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Value Stream Alignment with Lean Vision and Strategy: · Work closely with the Lean Six Sigma Manager to introduce and sustain a Lean culture into a value stream · Provide coaching and support on value stream design sessions, project identification, and prioritization · Monitor, coach, and continuously improve Value Stream transformation initiatives to ensure continuous and aggressive throughput time reduction 2. Building a Lean Production System and Lean Culture: · Be a leader, mentor and coach towards integration of Lean principles, values, philosophies and tools for driving continuous improvement through Kaizen Events along a value stream · Work with value stream owners to create a system to ensure people development through value stream focused Kaizen Events, Blitzes, and Lean projects · Develop a best practice sharing internal network supported by the use of eKaizen · Responsible for the Lean Shop Floor Series · A coach and active facilitator in Bronze Certification projects and mentoring sessions · Be an active participant in the Lean Silver Certification · Lead by example and model the desired behaviors and values · Foster respect for people and humility through mentoring and coaching through the site’s Lean journey · Encourage risk taking and experimentation using the scientific method · Maintain proficiency in the latest Lean approaches · Align with the local Lean rewards & recognition program · Align with Finance to bring the impact of projects that are part of Lean program into Jabil’s financial processes 3. System Measurement and Feedback · Responsible for value stream transformation metrics and data integrity within eKaizen · Ensure the Lean Index Assessment is being used to measure and enhance value stream transformation · Leverage factory floor knowledge and employee feedback propose improvements to Lean Six Sigma Managers 4. Ensure Program and Cultural Sustainability · Develop and mentor lean leaders to facilitate and lead Kaizen Events · Support Lean Six Sigma Managers to propose and develop a strategies in support of the standardization of effectiveness of the sites Lean program · Anticipate and meet/exceed customer expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively · Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position. · Comply and follow all procedures within the company security and ethics policies. · May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.JOB QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS · Skilled in financial project cost savings analysis · Excellent leadership and communication skills · Track record showing continual improvement of personal skills · Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization · Understand the fundamentals and principles of Lean Manufacturing · Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages · Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals · Be proficient in lean tools and processes to coordinate and share knowledge on a regional and global scaleEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS · At least 5 to 8 years experience · Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline preferred · Bronze Certified by Jabil or by recognized organizations in the industry (e.g. ASQ, SME, Shingo Prize) · Project and facilitation experience in a heavily matrixed environment · Experience in change management, project management, and financial management · Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience
Job Title
Lean Coach