Lean Six Sigma SME II

JOB SUMMARY

The Lean Six Sigma SME II will support the site or Regional Operations Leadership to drive improvement in all areas of Jabil’s Operations working with the Site Finance, all Management functions and the Plant Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Managers and support Operations Management in identifying improvement opportunities that enhance the site and Jabil’s performance. This position requires to effectively mentoring at all levels of the organization while exceeding both bottom line and people development within area of expertise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead as Subject Matter Expert in all global & regional lean six sigma systems and applications

· Lead as Subject Matter Expert in all lean six sigma principles and practices

· Communicate to all regional teams key lean six sigma metrics

· Coach, mentor, and train engineers within the lean six sigma team & other functional engineering teams as needed

· Ensure the standardization of Jabil processes throughout the site in accordance with the global, regional and site direction

· Develop new lean six sigma best practices with supporting data to Regional and Global lean six sigma teams to optimize existing best practices

· Link between strategic vision and tactical implementation for the site

o Be the architect and leader of lean transformation efforts

o Enable the implementation of lean six sigma plans directed at the achievement of the organization’s purpose

o Set key metrics to gauge lean six sigma maturity within the organization

o Ensure alignment and synchronization of Jabil’s Lean Six Sigma mission/vision/purpose that support business plans

· Deploying organization design to foster continuous improvement and human development

o Develop standardized policies and procedures with Regional Lean Six Sigma Managers

o Integrate lean six sigma principles, values, philosophies and tools for driving improvement

o Encourage risk taking and experimentation using the scientific method within the organization

o Establish processes, systems and enablers to create a learning organization

o Ensure that the process supersedes the leader – creating an environment where leadership changes are non-disruptive to the process

o Establish and drive programs and processes for people development and leadership development

o Provide remote or direct support for sites in Lean Six Sigma Management transition

· Eliminating barriers by enabling effective communication about lean six sigma strategy & deployment

o Communicate Jabil’s lean six sigma vision and strategy to all in the organization

o Reach out to leadership to ensure understanding of lean six sigma

o Communicate a sense of urgency throughout the organization around the need for “Continuous Improvement”

o Foster respect for people and humility as they mentor and coach others on their lean journey

· Being the subject matter experts in lean six sigma principles, values, philosophies and tools

o Be a “leader as teacher/mentor/coach”

o Establish mechanisms to teach, mentor and learn lean six sigma within the organization

o Lead by example and model the desired behaviors and corporate values

o Establish people development-education, motivation, empowerment and involvement

o Encourage cross training, skills assessment, instructional goals, on-the-job training, teamwork, information sharing, suggestion systems and others to foster lean six sigma within the organization

o emain up to date on latest trends in lean manufacturing through benchmarking and participation in various Leanconsortiums

· May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Typically reports to Management. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Sr Lean Six Sigma Manager, Sr Operations Manager.

· Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

· Experienced in change management, project management and financial management

· Qualified & experienced trainer

· Excellent Leadership and communication skills

· Track record showing continual improvement of personal skills

· Proficient and knowledgeable in all areas related to operations

· Results-driven change agent

· Ability to effectively communicate in all media forms and cross-culturally

· Ability to influence all levels of the Jabil organization

· Practices humility and influencing at any level within organization to achieve goals.

· Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

· Be expert in lean tools and processes to coordinate and share knowledge on a regional scale

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

· At least 12 years of working experience with 7 years of experience in Lean Six Sigma area or related field

· Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline preferred

· Six Sigma Black Belt certified by recognized organizations in the industry (e.g. ASQ, SME, Shingo Prize)

· Lean Certified Project and facilitation experience in a heavily matrixed environment

· Experience in change management

· Or a combination of education, experience and/or training