LEAN Trainer-Facilitator

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry association is seeking a LEAN Trainer-Facilitator to enhance operational effectiveness for member companies in Western Canada. This remote role involves providing training, facilitating LEAN consortiums, and engaging in business development efforts. Suitable candidates should have a strong background in manufacturing, proven project management skills, and preferably a LEAN Black Belt certification. The role requires 50-60% travel within the designated geography.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extended benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience, with 1-3 years in LEAN implementation for Facilitator.
• 5+ years manufacturing and 3-7 years leading operations for Sr. Facilitator.
• Commitment to CME’s standards of continuous improvement, ethics, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support to CME members in the designated geography.
• Deliver LEAN 101 and customized training programs.
• Engage in business development of CME LEAN Training.

Skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

LEAN Black Belt certification

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Adult Instructor/Education certification

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE : Overview :

The CME has two (2) opportunities for LEAN Trainer-Facilitators in Western Canada: one focused in northern Alberta (AB), and the other in Saskatchewan (SK). One position will be for a Sr. Lean Facilitator and the other for a Lean Facilitator.

The successful candidates will have an intrinsic desire to be positive difference-makers for everyone they lead and partner with.

The LEAN Trainer-Facilitator is a key individual contributor to the success of the CME member companies they work with. High performance in this role will strengthen and improve the operational effectiveness of these companies, making them more efficient, productive, and financially stronger.

What You Will Do :

Provide training and support to CME members in northern Alberta or Saskatchewan, facilitate a LEAN Consortium, and industry peer councils. Focus on training delivery and developing processes to support both in-person and online delivery. Engage in business development of CME LEAN Training through interaction with 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 2 (Greenbelt Program).
• Facilitate the delivery of a LEAN consortium.
• Customize training to meet individual manufacturers’ needs upon request.
• Support LEAN program development for members.
• Coordinate with CME Facilitators and partners to ensure consistency in methods and messaging.

Other :

• Support the LEAN Champion in promoting LEAN among Canadian manufacturers.
• Inform prospective CME members about programs and services.
• Promote CME events and programs.
• Attend and support CME events as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support business development by raising awareness and filling CME Training Programs and Workshops.
• Share success stories.

What You Will Bring To the Role :

• Entrepreneurial spirit and technical expertise.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• LEAN Black Belt certification preferred.
• Adult Instructor / Education certification an asset.
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience, with 1-3 years LEAN implementation for Facilitator; 5+ years manufacturing and 3-7 years leading operations for Sr. Facilitator.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to CME’s standards of continuous improvement, ethics, and integrity.
• Valid Driver’s License and passport, with no travel restrictions.

What Success Looks Like :

• Effective adoption of LEAN principles by CME member companies.
• Increasing LEAN training enrollment annually.
• Progression of LEAN graduates in certification.
• Growth in CME membership within the geography.
• Increased utilization of CME benefits by member companies.
• More competitive, efficient, and productive member companies due to LEAN facilitation.

What We Offer :

Competitive salary and extended benefits, based on experience.

Additional Details :

Reports To : VP of Member Services

Direct Reports : None

Travel : 50-60% within the assigned geography, with periodic travel across western Canada, often 1-3 days overnight.

Location : Remote within the designated geography.