Remote OpEx Coach — Lean Transformation Leader

QAD, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

QAD Inc. seeks an Operational Excellence Coach to lead Lean and cultural transformations for Food & Beverage, CPG, and General Manufacturing clients through QAD Redzone software and expert coaching.

Travel up to 80% nationwide with remote work flexibility. The role requires senior manufacturing leadership experience, hands-on coaching, and ability to partner with shop floor staff, CI directors, and executives to achieve productivity and growth.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering, Manufacturing, Organizational Leadership/Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management
• 2 years in a similar coaching role is desired but not required
• Senior leadership experience in manufacturing environments
• Experience using OEE and its components to drive results
• Ability to manage multiple client demands in a dynamic environment
• Strong client and internal team relationship-building
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proficient with MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel up to 80% and authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coaches multiple customers at a time
• Trains customers on workflows inside Redzone software across deployments
• Facilitates shop-floor meetings to support action cycles
• Tracks performance data and uplift during deployments
• Leads process improvement and kaizen activities for customers
• Provides feedback to drive behavior change and uplift results
• Facilitates remote weekly progress meetings
• Identifies success stories to celebrate with customers
• Manages project schedules with customers
• Delivers executive overviews and program information
• Troubleshoots customer issues and guides next steps

Skills

Senior leadership

OEE knowledge

MS Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Relationship building

Time management

Technical communication

Manufacturing operations

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS in relevant field

2 years coaching exp (desired)

Tools

PLC experience

Job description

QAD Inc. seeks an Operational Excellence Coach to lead Lean and cultural transformations for Food & Beverage, CPG, and General Manufacturing clients through QAD Redzone software and expert coaching.

Travel up to 80% nationwide with remote work flexibility. The role requires senior manufacturing leadership experience, hands-on coaching, and ability to partner with shop floor staff, CI directors, and executives to achieve productivity and growth.