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