Global SES Development Manager

Shape Corp; Rosy Mound (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape-Corp-1 in the United States (Michigan) seeks an experienced Lean training leader to coach SES and lead the design and execution of talent development trainings with SES focus. You will coordinate with the Global talent development team to standardize Shape excellence programs across facilities.

You will drive the catalog of courses, annual training plans, and act as SES coach for plant and SES managers, leading SES Academy sessions in US divisions and auditing when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5, preferably 7 years of lean (Toyota production system) implementation experience at a production facility.
• Exceptional communication and training skills. Experience in training teams on lean methodologies, leadership skills and communication skills
• Mastery of various lean tools like standard work, MIFC, SMED, pull system, Kaizen, Hoshin etc.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering / supply chain management field required .
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Travel is occasionally required , up to 5 % of the time.

Responsibilities

• Report to SES Director and develop knowledge of SES standards and best practices through out the organization.
• Develop and execute people development strategies to improve operational performance.
• Grow and develop lean manufacturing skills through training, workshops and standards. Act as a champion and leader for SES principles across the Division.
• Manage global improvement idea process and spread best practices through out the organization using Yokoten process.
• Develop and sustain supervisor, team leader and team member training and development through SES Academy session in all the facilities.
• Be the lead trainer in SES Academy sessions in US and ACE divisions.
• Develop a catalog of courses for all functions and co ordinate annual training plan creating and execution in all Shape facilities.
• Act as a SES coach for plant managers and SES managers in US division.
• Participate in SES audits as necessary as an Auditor.
• Create and maintain Versatility matrix for trainers for the Training course catalog.
• Develop problem solving abilities and skills across the Shape team members (APTL to Plant managers).
• Facilitate productivity actions cross all functions and participate in VA/VE activities led by PDEs.

Skills

Lean implementation

Communication & training

Lean tools knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (engineering / supply chain)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

T he candidate will coach team members at all levels of the organization on SES , leadership and communication capabilities . They will design and execute talent development trainings and workshops with SES focus in co ordination with Global talent development team . They will develop, maintain and improve Global standards related to Shape excellence system .

Essential Job f unctions include, but not limited to, the following:

General

• Report to SES Director and develop knowledge of SES st andards and best practices through out the organization .
• Working with Global talent development director, d evelop and execute people development strategies to improve operational performance.
• Grow and develop lean manufacturing skills through training , workshops and standards . Act as a champion and leader for SES principles across the Division.
• Manage global improvement idea process and spread best practices through out the organization using " Yokoten " process.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.
• Develop and sustain supervisor, team leader and team member training and development through SES Academy session in all the faciilites .
• Be the lead trainer in SES Academy sessions in US and ACE divisions.
• Develop a catalog of courses for all functions and co ordinate annual training plan creating and execution in all Shape facilities.
• Act as a SES coach for plant managers and SES managers in US division
• Participate in SES audits as necessary as an Auditor
• Create and maintain Versatility matrix for trainers for the Training course catalog. Conduct Train the trainer sessions as needed.
• Develop problem solving abilities and skills across the shape team members (APTL to Plant managers)
• Facilitate productivity actions cross all functions and participate in VA/VE activities led by PDEs

Requirements

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Minimum 5, preferably 7 years of lean (Toyota production system) implementation experience at a production facility
• Exceptional communication and training skills. Experience in training teams on lean methodologies, leadership skills and communication skills
• Mastery of various lean tools like standard work, MIFC, SMED, pull system, Kaizen, Hoshin etc.
• Bachelors degree or higher in engineering / supply chain management field required .
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Travel is occasionally required , up to 5 % of the time.