LEAN Trainer-Facilitator

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

Job summary

A key industry association in Canada seeks a LEAN Trainer-Facilitator to provide training and support to member companies in adopting LEAN principles. This remote position involves significant travel across northern Alberta and Saskatchewan. The ideal candidate will have extensive manufacturing experience, proficiency in project management, and LEAN certifications. Competitive salary and benefits offered based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extended benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience, preferably 1-3 years of LEAN implementation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Valid Driver’s License and passport required.

Responsibilities

• Train and support CME members in LEAN principles.
• Customize training delivery to meet manufacturers’ needs.
• Promote CME events and programs.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

LEAN principles

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

LEAN Black Belt certification

Adult Instructor / Education certification

Job description

Overview

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