Lean Transformation Consultant — Remote (70% Travel)

Toyota Material Handling; United States; Remote; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Development opportunities

Company culture

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America is seeking a seasoned Lean Consultant to advance TPS-based continuous improvement across North America. You will partner with dealership and customer leadership to develop and implement Lean strategies, facilitate value stream mapping, and help teams eliminate waste.

You will coach executives to sustain Lean culture, deliver both in‑person and virtual training, and juggle multiple projects with strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or similar.
• 15+ years of leadership experience in Material Handling, Operations, or Supply Chain within a Lean-practicing organization.
• Deep knowledge of Lean concepts: 5S, Standard Work, Just In Time (JIT), Jidoka, Visual Management, One Piece Flow, Kaizen, Asaichi/Loop communication, Hoshin Kanri.
• Strong communication and coaching skills to guide leaders and teams toward long‑term change.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% domestically across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Partner with dealership and customer leadership teams to develop and implement Lean improvement strategies.
• Facilitate engaging workshops and value stream mapping sessions to uncover opportunities for efficiency and growth.
• Coach executives and managers to build and sustain Lean culture, leveraging proven methodologies like 5S, Standard Work, and Just-In-Time.
• Deliver both classroom instruction and hands‑on guidance to translate Lean principles into meaningful workplace improvements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional communication and follow-through.

Skills

Coaching

Facilitation

Communication

Lean Principles

Value Stream Mapping

5S

JIT

Jidoka

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Toyota Material Handling North America is seeking a seasoned Lean Consultant to advance TPS-based continuous improvement across North America. You will partner with dealership and customer leadership to develop and implement Lean strategies, facilitate value stream mapping, and help teams eliminate waste.

You will coach executives to sustain Lean culture, deliver both in‑person and virtual training, and juggle multiple projects with strong communication.