Careers

Lean Facilitator

PURPOSE and SCOPE

Create and improve company values streams and process maps to better serve MacDon’s internal and external customers

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the development, execution and assessment of the company's Lean Strategy.
• Create and improve Value Streams and Process Maps to better serve the internal and external customers.
• Work with Company Executives and Departmental Managers to plan, facilitate and manage larger scope cross-functional improvement projects.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to key problem solvers and improvement project leaders across all company departments during the planning and execution of improvement events.
• Analyze company's transactional processes and identify the cause of problems using problem-solving methodologies. Develop solutions to problems.
• Significant contributor to the Lean Methodology, CI Methodology, Problem Solving, Kaizen Tool Kit and related improvement tools applied by MacDon.
• Prepare reports, training and other developmental materials with an emphasis on training and development of understanding within the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in commerce or engineering.
• A minimum of five years of continual improvement experience with proven results.
• Experience facilitating Executives and senior leaders on corporate-level lean initiatives and strategy.
• Formalized training in lean tools to Black-belt level with superb facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated history of achieving lean transformation through value stream mapping, process mapping, 5-S, Kaizen, continual improvement programs, and visual factory elements.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills, equally comfortable working on the factory and in the boardroom.
• Proven coaching and mentoring approach to improvement.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint) experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to do statistical analysis and reports.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Occasional travel may be required. Must hold valid passport with the ability to travel.