Lean Coach

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lean Coach to drive process improvements from their remote office. This role involves developing and implementing a Lean Transformation roadmap, coaching teams in Lean methodologies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will mentor leaders and change agents, ensuring effective project management and communication across all levels of the organization. Join a team committed to safety, growth, and well-being, where your expertise will help shape the future of process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading process improvement initiatives with proven results.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for engaging all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop Lean Transformation roadmap and coach lean processes.
• Implement process improvement projects utilizing Lean methodologies.

Skills

Lean Methodologies

Kaizen

Problem Solving

Visual Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Process Improvement

Lean Certification

Project Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Tools

Kanban

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

Opportunity Overview

We are currently searching for a Lean Coach to work remotely from our Cranberry Township, PA office. This position is remote, though occasional travel to our site may be required. The Lean Coach will be responsible for facilitating improvement projects using established process improvement methodologies such as problem solving, Kaizen, and tools including Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, Pull, TPM, SMED, and 5S.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop a Lean Transformation & Implementation roadmap for the business segment.
2. Coach lean processes and behaviors, developing a highly effective Daily Management process focused on tools such as one-piece flow, on-demand, zero defects, and standardized work. Deploy techniques such as basic problem solving, Kaizen, and A3 thinking, and tools including Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, Pull, TPM, SMED, and 5S.
3. Mentor Westinghouse Leaders and change agents to grow their Lean knowledge and foster a lean mindset, including expertise in Kaizen and value stream thinking.
4. Support and develop value stream teams to follow their standard work, cultivating a culture of discipline to achieve results using lean principles.
5. Collaborate with sponsors and business owners to define projects, objectives, schedules, customer expectations, scope, and ROI/cost avoidance targets.
6. Lead system-wide initiatives ensuring quality and effectiveness.
7. Implement process improvement projects utilizing Lean methodologies to achieve sustainable results.
8. Develop project plans and lead organizations through the improvement process, adhering to schedules and milestones.
9. Promote awareness and socialization of Process Improvement methodologies across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Process Improvement.
• Lean Certification.
• Project Management and Change Management certifications preferred.
• Experience in Lean transformation, culture change, and proven results.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with all levels of management and staff.
• Leadership skills including coaching, mentoring, and influence.
• Knowledge of the Shingo model and Gemba-based tools is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years leading process improvement initiatives with demonstrated results.
• Strong project management skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

Our Commitment

We prioritize safety and your success. Join us to be part of a team that values your growth and well-being.