Operational Excellence / Lean Facilitator (Contract)
Calgary, AB
Operational Excellence/Lean Facilitator
Reports To: Director of Training Services (Prairies)
Direct Reports: None
Travel: up to 75% in MB,AB,SK as required.
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
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
From the first industrial boom in Canada, CME has advocated for and represented member interests. 150 years strong, CME has earned an extensive and effective track record of working for thousands of leading companies nationwide. More than 85 per cent of CME’s members are SMEs and collectively account for an estimated 82 per cent of total manufacturing production and 90 per cent of Canada’s exports.
Our success comes from integrating the association with industry, being run by manufacturers for manufacturers. Led by a national board of directors made up of senior leaders from a diverse group of Canadian manufacturers of all sizes, we have our finger on the pulse of the sector. With member-driven programs and services, we partner with you to strengthen your competitive advantage by building your knowledge and capacity in key areas, like LEAN and productivity; trade and export; energy and environment; leadership development; safety and more.
As your advocate, CME has the ear of all levels of government in Canada and in key markets around the world. We actively work to influence and recommend policies that will allow manufacturers to compete at home and abroad.
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