Lean OpEx Trainer & On-Site Transformation Coach

Value Driven Solutions, Inc.; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Value Driven Solutions, Inc. seeks senior Lean/OpEx instructors to deliver hands-on workshops across North America. You will adapt content for client industries, lead live kaizen events, and coach client leaders to embed capability.

Roles require 10+ years Lean/Excellence experience, 5+ years in adult instruction, and comfort with high-trust PE-owned environments. Expect extensive travel and multiple concurrent client engagements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on Lean / Operational Excellence experience in industry, consulting, or both.
• 5+ years of demonstrated adult instruction and workshop facilitation with mixed audiences, including senior leadership.
• Deep working command of lean / CI tools: value stream mapping, standard work, cellular flow, takt, pull/kanban, SMED, TPM/OEE, 6S, A3 problem solving, Hoshin Kanri, Leader Standard Work.
• Proven ability to run a room, manage skepticism, resolve conflict, and drive decisions in five-day workshops.
• Experience in aerospace/defense, MRO/aftermarket, manufacturing, food/beverage, pharma/medical, chemicals, energy, mining, logistics, or field services.
• Comfort in a PE-owned environment with fast timelines and data-driven expectations.
• Independent contractor with ability to travel across multiple client sites.
• Willing and able to travel extensively; valid passport and clean travel history.
• Legally authorized to contract in the country of engagement; pass background checks and site safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver VDS workshops, simulations, and coaching on-site and virtually to audiences from operator to executive level.
• Tailor VDS content to client industry, terminology, culture, and maturity while preserving methodology fidelity.
• Facilitate live kaizen events, value stream mapping sessions, Gemba walks, and A3 coaching with client data.
• Coach client leaders and internal facilitators to transfer capability and deliver Train the Trainer.
• Collaborate with engagement team and sponsors to align content with KPIs and savings targets.
• Assess participant competency, provide feedback, and suggest certification or development.
• Track and report training outcomes, progress, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Contribute improvements to VDS course material based on field experience.
• Maintain professional standards in front of PE sponsors, boards, and executives.

Job description

Value Driven Solutions, Inc. seeks senior Lean/OpEx instructors to deliver hands-on workshops across North America. You will adapt content for client industries, lead live kaizen events, and coach client leaders to embed capability.

Roles require 10+ years Lean/Excellence experience, 5+ years in adult instruction, and comfort with high-trust PE-owned environments. Expect extensive travel and multiple concurrent client engagements.