New job Lean Program Managers Job Code (01803437) Location: Pittsburg, PA Salary: $105,000.00 - $130,000.00

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Group: Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! Subject: Lean Program Managers Job Code (01803437) Location: Pittsburg, PA Salary: $105,000.00 - $130,000.00 7SolutionsUSA Ken Nunley posted a job: Lean Program Managers Job Code (01803437) Location: Pittsburg, PA Salary: $105,000.00 - $130,000.00 "Full Benefits: Yes Interview Exp: Yes Relo Exp: Yes Focus: This positions is equal to a MBB role in knowledge and responsibility Engineering degree preferred 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 Programs Manager •Reports to: LEAN Director, or LEAN Vice President •Location Headquarters or Other Locations •Level: Mid to Upper level management position JOB Summary and Mission: •The LEAN Programs Manager will lead strategic, enterprise-level initiatives to deliver short term results as well as long term sustainability. This will include facilitating tactical and strategic kaizens with senior business leaders, promoting and guiding LEAN cultural transformation and coaching LEAN principles at various levels of the organization. LEAN Programs Manager will also be required to conduct training, and coach and mentor LEAN Facilitators, LEAN Application Specialists, LEAN Field Champions and other Green Belts, Yellow Belts, etc. Position Responsibilities: •Initiate, develop & manage new LEAN enterprise-level initiatives within headquarters and operating groups •Develop and execute the 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 Facilitators and LEAN Application Specialists through personal example, coaching/mentoring and formal/informal training sessions; may include direct reporting relationship •Ensure adequate delegation and clear definition of responsibilities to each member in the development and implementation of initiatives •Lead various kaizen (continuous improvement) events in a team setting and demonstrate successful outcomes; select and utilize appropriate LEAN tools •Promote 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: •10+ years of experience in a well-established company – Fortune 500 organizations preferred; prior management experience 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 •5+ years of 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, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs •Willingness to travel on a 30-50% basis"

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