Lean Focal: Lead Continuous Improvement & Training

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA; Park City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA in the United States seeks a Lean Champion to lead optimization efforts and drive continuous improvement across plants and offices. You will educate and partner with Lean teams, leveraging problem-solving tools and data trends to enhance performance.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and travel to sites; Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent Lean certification is preferred. Strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Leadership and training facilitation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio and Project.
• Basic knowledge of lean systems and tools.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple operational optimization projects to develop new processes.
• Develop team capabilities to utilize basic problem-solving tools.
• Facilitate brainstorming, idea evaluation/assessment, tracking of employee-based teams and implementation plan development.
• Document and track all departmental projects.
• Support and provide input to Lean Programs and initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Capture and review data and performance trends for variances.
• Meet Lean performance measurements and maintain documentation.
• Travel as necessary to locations throughout the organization and to seminars.
• Support, executes and analyzes Safety-Lean quality-reporting measures.
• Meet TKNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

Skills

Leadership & training

Interpersonal comms

Quality mgmt systems

Lean tools

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Six Sigma Green Belt / Lean cert

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Visio

Project

Job description

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA in the United States seeks a Lean Champion to lead optimization efforts and drive continuous improvement across plants and offices. You will educate and partner with Lean teams, leveraging problem-solving tools and data trends to enhance performance.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and travel to sites; Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent Lean certification is preferred. Strong communication skills are essential for success.