Continuous Improvement Specialist (Everett)

Job Title : Lean Practitioner 4

Location : Everett, WA

Pay range : $60-$65 / hr

Duration : 06+ Months

Job Description :

Leading and coaching day-to-day implementation of Production System (PS) standard concepts predominantly in manufacturing areas

Coaching, leading and partnering with manufacturing, functional support, and management on systematic problem-solving activities

Promoting continuous improvement and problem-solving culture and tools

Facilitating or coaching facilitation of continuous improvement workshops such as Accelerated Improvement Workshops, Value Stream Mapping, 3P, Autonomous Maintenance Workshops, Distribution Kaizens, Table Top, Moonshine, Kamishibai, Point of Use, Leader Standard Work, and Tier Boards

Leading, facilitating, and project-managing improvement workshops and systematic problem-solving efforts in focus areas

Supporting more advanced and complex process improvements

Instructing others in continuous improvement tools and principles using standardized lesson materials. Assists in formatting updated training materials.

Supporting, coaching and partnering with a team at Senior Manager / Executive level to implement, grow, and sustain the Daily Management structure and cadence

Participating in strategy development

Removing roadblocks for teams, while mentoring them to do the same for themselves - teach, inspire and empower

Assisting less advanced practitioners in proper usage of Lean tools

Participating in or leading maturity evaluation and assessment activities.

Reflecting on LMO-internal processes and BPS standards to systematically problem-solve and continuously improve (e.g., Tier Boards, Kamishibai, 5S)

Work will primarily occur on 1st shift, while occasionally also supporting 2nd and 3rd shifts

Maintaining individual development plan

Must Haves :

• Lean practitioner experience (open to a level 3 or 4)
• Problem solving skills, negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Quick learner comfortable in a fast paced environment
• Basic computer skills : PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel

Plusses :