Bilingual OpEx Coach - Remote & Travel (EN/FR)

QAD, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

QAD, Inc. is seeking an Operational Excellence Coach (French Speaking) to lead major Lean and cultural transformations across customers in Food & Beverage, CPG and Manufacturing sectors.

The role combines coaching on shop floor practices with QAD Redzone software deployment, working directly with frontline staff and executives. The position requires full-time commitment, remote work, and up to 80% travel across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Manufacturing, Organizational Leadership, etc.).
• 2 years in a similar coaching role is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coaches 5-7 customers at a time.
• Trains customers on workflows inside Redzone software during 90-day on-site deployments.
• Facilitates shop-floor huddles and leadership meetings to support action cycles on the shop floor.
• Tracks performance data and uplifts throughout deployment.
• Leads process improvement and kaizen activities for customers.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent French

Senior Operations Leadership

Direct coaching

OEE experience

Planning & organizing

Client relationship building

Excellent communication

Time management

MS Office

Learning new software

PLC experience (desired)

Education

BA/BS in Engineering/Manufacturing/Management

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

QAD, Inc. is seeking an Operational Excellence Coach (French Speaking) to lead major Lean and cultural transformations across customers in Food & Beverage, CPG and Manufacturing sectors.

The role combines coaching on shop floor practices with QAD Redzone software deployment, working directly with frontline staff and executives. The position requires full-time commitment, remote work, and up to 80% travel across the United States.