Operational Excellence- Value Stream Coach

工作地点：现场（5天）

Under the direction of the Sr. Value Stream Coach for ISC Supply, this position is responsible for supporting lean transformation and initiatives by ensuring strategies are developed and implemented, and principles/practices/tools are incorporated in the culture and processes. This position coaches our leaders, managers and associates in support of actions that bring about improvements which include, safety, customer value, quality, delivery, cycle time, growth, margin expansion, and inventory.

Act as a Coach to bring about improvements through the active support, participation and leadership, including:

• Participating in Gemba walks and coaching leaders on:
• A3 Problem Solving development and execution
• Standard work development/modification/adherence
• Visual Controls that highlight Normal vs. Abnormal
• Rapid Improvement Event:
• Pre and post standard work
• Participation and facilitation
• Projects, events and "just do-it’s"
• Development specific to Lean Transformation tools and methodology
• Assisting all teams as needed to ensure improvements are made and sustained

Executing key activities as part of Lean Transformation and daily management including tasks such as:

• Working with cross-functional personnel to develop strategies that identify transformation change in key business processes to drive customer value
• Coach the execution against long and short-term objectives to support the transformational goals
• Assisting in the change of systems/processes as required in support of the Lean initiatives
• Utilize value stream mapping techniques to design optimal information, material, and process flow methods
• Cycle time analyses, time studies, line balance improvements, work place analysis and improvement
• Creating and implementing standard work, and teaching/coaching value stream team members/leaders to do the same
• Obtaining or developing job aids and error-proofing tools to support work place changes
• Implementing and coaching the use of area control boards and other visual management tools
• Coach MDI and Problem solving
• Assisting transactional operations in problem solving issues affecting quality, productivity and service level
• Resolving issues after Rapid Improvement events to achieve desired state

Support the launch of all activities needed to incorporate Lean Transformation and daily management into the Value Stream culture; includes:

• Assisting in identifying on-going training needs
• Supporting communication of the direction of Lean Transformation and daily management initiatives to employees
• Utilizing change management models, drive the lean culture transformation for the Value Stream
• Ensure high levels of engagement for RIEs and Value Stream Analysis
• Drive OpEx culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive lean behaviors, and follow the principles and practices of Op Ex

Track all changes/improvements made to provide Value Stream Leadership/Management the assurance that changes are effective and lasting, includes:

• Examining and evaluating the areas after improvements are implemented
• Posting/updating results to the Mission Control Center boards (boards may be virtual)
• Reviewing new procedures/controls and appraising the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and working with the Transformation Coach, Value Stream Leader(s), Department Managers and Supervisors to resolve any issues that might arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases
• Monitor and report on key metrics

• Bachelor of Science degree or related discipline desired (Equivalent education/training/or experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree)
• 5+ years’ experience deploying Lean in a world-class Lean working environment
• Experience deploying Lean/Continuous Improvement in a transactional environment is highly preferred
• Knowledge of basic Lean Manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement based tools and techniques
• Strong capability with personal computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio)
• Must be able to travel (approximately 15-20%) to other locations and customers

• Must have the ability to Coach and Influence leaders in the organization,…