Lean Transformation Consultant

USA - EFESO Management Consultants, Inc.; Montreal; Remote; CAD 209,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

EFESO Management Consultants in Canada seeks a Lean Transformation Consultant to design, execute and lead performance improvement projects across multiple industries. You will apply improvement principles, processes and tools to generate financial and operational results for clients and guide teams through change.

Senior Consultants will coordinate workstreams, assess opportunities, and ensure effective communication, training and behavioral change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., P.E., Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt).
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies and experience with capital programs or plant turnarounds.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data, evaluate results, and develop recommendations and roadmaps for workstreams.
• Design and implement targeted change strategies with clients.
• Lead and collaborate on operational excellence initiatives across industries.
• Coach teams in Lean Transformation and support stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Lean Transformation

Operational Excellence

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Consulting Skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, or related fields; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt or similar certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

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EFESO Management Consultants is a global leader in operations strategy and performance improvement. We work closely with clients across a broad range of industries to deliver measurable results tailored to their unique needs. Our end-to-end services integrate industrial AI, digital solutions, sustainability, people development, transactions and turnaround, R&D and product profitability, cost and value engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain transformation.

We drive transformation through 1,500 projects annually in over 75 countries. Powered by deep industry expertise and a commitment to lasting impact, EFESO partners with global enterprises, middle-market companies, and private equity firms to build resilient, high-performing organizations.

EFESO Americas operates across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, combining global expertise with local execution to help clients achieve sustainable operational and financial results.

EFESO. Real Results, Together.

The Role:

The Consultant role requires working collaboratively with clients and consulting teams to design, execute and lead operational and performance improvement projects of varying size and complexity across multiple industries. This role will utilize improvement principles, processes and tools to drive financial and operational results for our clients in addition to long-term operational improvement. Senior Consultants will lead workstreams in assessing client business opportunities, designing change strategies, assessing stakeholder impacts and organizational readiness, recommending and/or implementing appropriate communication, training, and behavioral change solutions, and measuring effectiveness to enhance organization, group, and individual performance.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Analyze data, evaluate results, and develop recommendations and road maps for assigned workstream / area
• Work with clients to design and implement targeted change strategies
• Strong Operational Excellence experience
• Experience coaching and deploying Lean Transformation

Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, or related fields; MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field is highly preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., P.E., Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt).
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies and experience leading capital programs, turnarounds or major plant expansions

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Operations Environment or Consulting Experience.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement Tools, such as Kaisen, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Practical understanding of discrete manufacturing, maintenance & reliability, operational excellence
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies and experience leading capital programs, turnarounds or major plant expansions
• Ability to effectively design, gain alignment and successfully execute significant change initiatives from start to finish.
• Excellent project management, analytical and consulting skills needed.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, elevate issues appropriately, and keep information confidential.
• A track record of driving throughput, up-time and overall plant improvement programs is required.
• Problem Solving & Analysis: Utilize structured problem-solving methods, prioritize effectively, ensure high-quality analysis through targeted data gathering and proficient execution.
• Consulting & Communication Skills: Master consulting tools (MS Office), gain expertise in additional IT applications, communicate clearly using horizontal/vertical logic, excel in meeting participation and presentations, and maintain a professional presence with fluent English proficiency.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, elevate issues appropriately, and keep information confidential is critical to this position.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Maintain a professional presence with fluent proficiency; excel in meeting participation and presentations.

Job Details

• Type of role: Full-Time - Remote
• Travel: 80-100%, on-site client location(s)
• Client environments: may require standing and/or walking for long periods
• Location: Job opportunities open all Canadian locations, Preferred Montreal or Ontario
• Relocation: Not offered at this time
• Background check and Drug testing requirements per client
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. EFESO does not provide current or future employment-based visa sponsorship for this role.

Compensation

The wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At EFESO, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is up to $1,100.00 US dollars/day

We offer

A competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our package includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plan, PTO plus observed holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EFESO Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. EFESO does not provide current or future employment-based visa sponsorship for this role.

EFESO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs/practices, consistent with applicable law.