LEAN Facilitator

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters - HR Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing advocacy organization is seeking a LEAN Facilitator in Alberta. This role involves providing training and support to member companies to enhance their operational effectiveness through LEAN principles. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a LEAN Black Belt certification. Competitive salary and remote work options are offered, though candidates must reside in Alberta.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extended benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience, ideally with 1-3 years LEAN implementation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with colleagues.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support to CME members in Alberta.
• Facilitate LEAN Consortium and industry peer councils.
• Customize training to meet individual manufacturers’ needs.

Skills

Project management skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Technical expertise

LEAN Black Belt certification

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

LEAN Black Belt certification

Adult Instructor / Education certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

LEAN Facilitator - ALBERTA (New / Incremental)

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)

LEAN Facilitator (2) - ALBERTA.

ABOUT THE CME : Overview :

From the first industrial boom in Canada, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has been advocating for and representing member interests. More than 150 years strong, we have earned an extensive and effective track record of working for and with 2,500 leading manufacturers from coast to coast to help their businesses grow. 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. Overcoming your challenges and maximizing opportunities are at the forefront of everything we do. CME has member-driven programs and services to help you work on your business. 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 effective policies that will allow manufacturers to compete at home and abroad. CME works wherever you are - with regional chapters in every province, championed by local manufacturers just like you. This multi-pronged approach has provided us with the credibility to confidently speak as the voice of manufacturing in Canada.

See https : / / cme-mec.ca / for more information.

Joining the CME means being a part of something bigger - working together with CME member companies to grow and strengthen the Canadian manufacturing sector, which in turn grows and strengthens our great nation, and secures prosperity and the livelihood of many Canadians.

ABOUT THE ROLE :

The CME has an opportunity for two (2) LEAN Facilitators in Alberta (AB)

• This role would focus on member companies located within the province. They would be joining other colleagues in a parallel role focused on a separate geographies, though collaborative efforts will often occur. The term of this role is 2 years, at which point the term may be renewed.

NOTE : Although this is designated as a Remote role, the successful hires must reside in Alberta .

The successful candidate(s) will have an intrinsic desire to be a positive difference-maker for everyone they lead and partner with.

The LEAN Facilitator is a key individual contributor to the success of the CME member companies that they work with. High performance in this role will strengthen and improve the operational effectiveness of the member companies, making them more efficient, productive, and improving their financial strength and performance.

What You Will Do :

Provide training and support to CME members in Alberta, facilitate a LEAN Consortium, and facilitate industry peer councils. The focus will be on training delivery and development of processes to support standard in-person and online delivery. The incumbent will engage in business development of CME LEAN Training in Alberta through interaction with both member and non-member manufacturers.

Specific 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).
• Facilitate the delivery of a LEAN consortium.
• Customize and tailor to individual manufacturers’ needs for private delivery of training upon request with support.
• Provide LEAN program development support to members.
• Work with the CME Facilitators and partners across the country to ensure methods and messages are consistent.

Other :

• Support the LEAN Champion in the promotion of LEAN among Canadian manufacturers.
• Provide information to prospective CME members on the entire program and services provided by CME.
• Promote CME events and programs.
• Support and attend CME events as required.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives in the office.
• Actively support business development through raising awareness of and filling CME Training Programs and Workshops.
• Compile and share success stories.

What You Will Bring To the Role :

• Entrepreneurial spirit and approach, built on a foundation of technical and subject matter expertise.
• Proven project management skills including the ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines; strong attention to detail as well as the ability to work with colleagues, are essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with all stakeholders – internal and external - are essential. Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a team.
• LEAN Black Belt certification preferred.
• Adult Instructor / Education certification an asset.
• Lean Facilitator will have a Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience, preferably with a minimum of 1-3 years LEAN implementation experience.
• Sr. Lean Facilitator will have a min. of 5 years of manufacturing experience and 3-7 years leading operations. Preferably during times of operational change / transformation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Holds a strong desire to uphold CME’s standard for continuous improvement, ethics and integrity within the CME team and with all outside vendors, clients and customers.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Valid Canadian passport required, with no national or international travel restrictions.

What Success Looks Like :

• CME member companies within the geography learn and effectively adopt LEAN principles in their manufacturing processes.
• LEAN training enrollment increases year over year.
• LEAN graduates continue in their learning and certification progression.
• CME membership within the geography goes up.
• CME member companies increase their utilization of member benefits over & above LEAN.
• CME members companies are more competitive, efficient and productive because of the work of the LEAN Facilitator.

What We Offer :

Competitive salary and extended benefits. Salary based on experience.

Additional Details :

Reports To :

VP of Member Services.

Direct Reports :

None.

Travel :

• 50-60% Travel within the assigned geography.
• Periodic travel across western Canada may be required.
• Overnight travel often ranges from 1-3 days.

Location :

• Remote, as the CME does not maintain physical offices in the prairies.
• However, it is expected that the incumbent would reside within the designated geography.