Lean Coach IC

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 to 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 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 scale.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1 to 2 years experience as QE, IE, Planner, Line Manager or equivalent position.
• 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.