Implementation Facilitator

5S Implementation Facilitator

On-Board PMO is well known for complex program solutions, whether the need is in Production, Operations, Product Processing, Packaging, Warehousing & Logistics, Contract Manufacturing, or Plant Management;
On-Board has the infrastructure and experience to provide world-class service. We are supporting the world leader in thermal interface materials which keep electronics cool, along with inductive components preserving signal integrity.

Position Details:

• Title:
  
  5S Implementation Facilitator
• Position Type: 6 month contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
• Job Location:
  
  Cleveland, OH
• Shift: First Shift
• Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO
• Compensation: $72/HR

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of a site-wide 5S rollout aligned with the Operational Excellence framework.
• Drive implementation of all five pillars of 5S:
  Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
• Develop and execute a detailed implementation plan by area, including sequencing, milestones, and ownership.
• Ensure 5S standards are practical, visual, and integrated into daily operations.
• Plan and lead 5S events across manufacturing, warehouse, maintenance, and support areas.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams during events, ensuring engagement, accountability, and timely completion of action items.
• Track and report outcomes, including improvements in safety, efficiency, visual management, and space utilization.
• Train supervisors, operators, and support teams on 5S principles, standards, and expectations.
• Coach leaders on sustaining 5S through leader standard work, Gemba walks, and tiered accountability.
• Develop and mentor a site-based specialist or junior engineer who will assume long-term ownership of 5S sustainment.
• Create documentation, standard work, audit routines, and visual management tools to support ongoing success.
• Execute a structured handoff plan to ensure long-term ownership is fully transitioned before the end of the assignment.
• Establish 5S audit processes, visual scorecards, and escalation procedures.
• Support site leadership in embedding 5S into daily management systems.
• Identify sustainment risks and lead corrective actions to prevent regression during and after the transition period.
• Serve as the primary site contact for 5S implementation activities.
• Communicate progress, risks, and support needs to site leadership through clear, data-driven updates.
• Promote a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Successful completion of a site-wide 5S implementation within six months.
• Adoption of clear, visual, and standardized 5S practices throughout operations.
• Development of a trained site specialist or junior engineer capable of independently sustaining and improving 5S processes.
• Measurable improvements in safety, organization, workflow, and visual management.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading 5S implementations or Lean initiatives in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Experience facilitating events and leading cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of Lean principles, visual management, and operational excellence systems.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, change-intensive environments.
• Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills across all organizational levels.
• Hands-on, shop floor-oriented leadership style.

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including:
Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America. The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner."

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. JD# 25-01018 INDOJ