Lean Coach Associate

Job Summary

Provides Lean expertise and guidance through the development, documentation, implementation, and validation of focused and sustainable value stream transformation. Will facilitate building of synergies across a specific value stream to enable cross-functional collaboration and best practices sharing and implementation. Provide coaching and development opportunities to strengthen overall capabilities of a value stream. Engrain process excellence improvement energy and capabilities within the company.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Value Stream Alignment with Lean Vision and Strategy:
• Work closely with the Lean Six Sigma Manager to introduce and sustain a Lean culture into a value stream
• Provide coaching and support on value stream design sessions, project identification, and prioritization
• Monitor, coach, and continuously improve Value Stream transformation initiatives to ensure continuous and aggressive throughput time reduction
• Building a Lean Production System and Lean Culture:
• Be a leader, mentor and coach towards integration of Lean principles, values, philosophies and tools for driving continuous improvement through Kaizen Events along a value stream
• Work with value stream owners to create a system to ensure people development through value stream focused Kaizen Events, Blitzes, and Lean projects
• Develop a best practice sharing internal network supported by the use of eKaizen
• Responsible for the Lean Shop Floor Series
• A coach and active facilitator in Bronze Certification projects and mentoring sessions
• Be an active participant in the Lean Silver Certification
• Lead by example and model the desired behaviors and values
• Foster respect for people and humility through mentoring and coaching through the site’s Lean journey
• Encourage risk taking and experimentation using the scientific method
• Maintain proficiency in the latest Lean approaches
• Align with the local Lean rewards & recognition program
• Align with Finance to bring the impact of projects that are part of Lean program into Jabil’s financial processes
• System Measurement and Feedback
• Responsible for value stream transformation metrics and data integrity within eKaizen
• Ensure the Lean Index Assessment is being used to measure and enhance value stream transformation
• Leverage factory floor knowledge and employee feedback propose improvements to Lean Six Sigma Managers
• Ensure Program and Cultural Sustainability
• Develop and mentor lean leaders to facilitate and lead Kaizen Events
• Support Lean Six Sigma Managers to propose and develop a strategies in support of the standardization of effectiveness of the sites Lean program
• Anticipate and meet/exceed customer expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security and ethics policies.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Skilled in financial project cost savings analysis
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Track record showing continual improvement of personal skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Understand the fundamentals and principles of Lean Manufacturing
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Be proficient in lean tools and processes to coordinate and share knowledge on a regional and global scale

Education & Experience Requirements

• At least 1 to 2 years experience as QE, IE, Planner, Line Manager or equivalent position
• Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline preferred
• Bronze Certified by Jabil or by recognized organizations in the industry (e.g. ASQ, SME, Shingo Prize)
• Project and facilitation experience in a heavily matrixed environment
• Experience in change management, project management, and financial management
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience