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Group: Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! Subject: Lean Facilitators Job Code (01803427) Location: Chicago, IL & Pitt PA Salary: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 7SolutionsUSA Ken Nunley posted a job: Lean Facilitators Job Code (01803427) Location: Chicago, IL & Pitt PA Salary: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 "Full Benefits: Yes Interview Exp: Yes Relo Exp: Yes Comp Comments: Must be willing to travel 30-50% at times Prefer engineering degree General Comments: Due to the high volume of applicants we respectfully request that interested qualified candidates adjust their resume verbiage to speak directly to the needs of the client and their job description. Submit to Ken@7SolutionsUSA.com with Salary and Relocation preferences. See all of our national and international jobs at www.7SolutionsUSA.com •Title: Lean Facilitator •Reports to: LEAN Programs Manager, LEAN Director, or LEAN Vice President •Location: Headquarters or Other Locations JOB Summary and Mission: •The LEAN Facilitator will lead projects/programs to drive business results, including facilitating kaizens, conducting data analysis, identifying root causes and developing solutions based on LEAN principles. LEAN Facilitator will also be required to conduct training, and coach and mentor LEAN Application Specialists, LEAN Field Champions and other Green Belts, Yellow Belts, etc. Position Responsibilities: •Initiate, required to conduct training, develop & manage new LEAN initiatives within branch network and operating groups •Support the development and execution of implementation strategy for current LEAN initiatives at various branch sites throughout company and ensure specific objectives and results are achieved •Actively participate in the development and execution of the LEAN embedment strategy via training, coaching and mentoring of LEAN Practitioners (LFCs, Green Belts, Yellow Belts, etc.) and LEAN Leaders (Blue Belts) •Assist in the development of Lean Application Specialists through personal example, coaching/mentoring and formal/informal training sessions; may include direct reporting relationship •Lead various kaizen (continuous improvement) events in a team setting and demonstrate successful outcomes; select and utilize appropriate LEAN tools •Utilize LEAN applications and tools to implement improvement programs •Promote and enhance a team working relationship amongst LEAN group members •Provide executive level updates regarding initiative key components, results, accomplishments, etc. •Promote out-of-the-box thinking and continuously generate new ideas to improve processes, service, efficiency, inventory, cost and space •Serve as a catalyst to promote LEAN thinking and foster a continuous improvement culture throughout the company Position Requirements: •5 - 10 years of experience in a well-established company – Fortune 500 organizations preferred •4-year degree in an engineering, logistics or technical discipline from a highly accredited university •Experience in supply chain, distribution and/or logistics functions strongly preferred •2+ years exposure to LEAN through an extensive course curriculum, certification and practical experience in an organization with a successful LEAN track record •Strong track record of accomplishments – must be able to articulate in this area •Strong process-oriented and analytical skills coupled with change management skills •Solid project management skills/kaizen event experience – from initiation through full implementation •High degree of professionalism plus strong communication skills – written and oral •Excellent PC skills to including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs"

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