Director of Supply Chain (Lean Focus)

Client Company / Division Profile:
One of our South Carolina based retained clients, is a capital equipment manufacturer (high mix – low volume) with revenue approaching $100MM whose parent company has consistently grown by over 20% per year for the past two decades to become the driving force in many of their target industry segments. Our client seeks a Director of Supply Chain with a strong Lean background to lead their sourcing, production & inventory control and warehouse/distribution operations.

Target Candidate - Industries & Background:
The ideal candidate will have experience successfully applying and deploying Lean Enterprise principles across the entire supply chain value stream. The ideal candidate will have a strong supply chain background in order to lead an organization that spans sourcing, S&OP process (sales and operational planning), P&IC (production and inventory control), and warehouse/distribution management in a low volume-high mix technical product manufacturing. The ideal candidate will come from an industry background in the capital equipment or a similar low-volume, high-mix complex manufacturing environment.

Position Description and Responsibilities:
In this key role, the Director of Supply Chain will be a member of the core leadership team of our client’s organization reporting directly the Vice President of Operations. This role will be responsible for providing insightful Lean Enterprise leadership to all team members (both hourly and salaried) engaged in the planning, sourcing, inventory management and flow of materials, component parts, electronics, and machinery to support our client’s complex low volume – high mix manufacturing and service business. Key to success in this role is the ability lead/mentor lasting and sustainable business results through the use of influencing skills, creating buy-in at all levels and across all functions of the business. The Director of Supply Chain will serve the business in the following capacity

• Change Agent… Lead, facilitate, and manage continuous improvement methods across the entire supply chain organization.
• Supplier Management…Develop and implement Lean supplier and inventory strategies to maximize operational performance.
• Drive Key Process Indicators (KPI)… Quality, velocity, on-time deliveries and inventory investment.
• Manage Entire Supply Chain… Responsible for all sourcing, and inventory management including planning, procuring, receiving, stocking and distribution for dependent and independent demand value streams.
• Continuous Improvement… Leverage continuous improvement tools & Lean into/with suppliers, planning, inventory practices and supply chain processes.
• Project Management... Lead/manage projects related to improvements in supply chain performance with sustainable results.
• Leadership/Management… Lead a team including the functions of Purchasing, Planning and Inventory Control and Stock Room, Shipping and Receiving with an overall organization of 30 – 40 team members.
• Advocate for Process Improvements… Champion for change that leads to meaningful results that impact all who interact with our client’s company.

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical Requirements:

• BS/BA with preference for technical discipline, or Material Management
• MBA a plus
• 10+ years of increasing responsibility in supply chain management - emphasis on technical products...low volume high mix
• Strong Lean Enterprise experience - with a focus on supply chain management
• Experience in a leadership role driving a culture of change and continuous improvement
• Must be product, process and systems technically oriented.
• Strong fiscal discipline, with the ability to prioritize and translate results into meaningful financial impact.
• Certification/extensive training in Lean

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Manager of Process Improvement (Lean)

Client Company / Division Profile:
One of our South Carolina based retained clients, is a capital equipment manufacturer (high mix – low volume) with revenue approaching $100MM whose parent company has consistently grown by over 20% per year for the past two decades to become the driving force in many of their target industry segments. Our client seeks a Director of Supply Chain with a strong Lean background to lead their sourcing, production & inventory control and warehouse/distribution operations.

Position Description and Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for leading continuous improvement of work processes throughout the company and the tactical management of Operations business systems. The position responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing leadership for the Lean Enterprise initiative and nurturing a Lean culture throughout the entire organization using Lean concepts and principles to maximize the customer experience, drive organic growth, and operational performance.

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical & Behavioral Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree combined with business experience
• Five to fifteen years experience in manufacturing and business related activities
• Proven expertise facilitating teams and with Lean techniques.
• General business acumen with experience concerning project tracking systems, finance, organizational development, and business process facilitation.
• Demonstrated success interfacing with people at all levels within various functions.
• Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills.
  
• A high level of self direction and motivation.
• Ability to travel as necessary for specific projects/training.

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Continuous Improvement Manager (Central New Jersey)

Client Company / Division Profile:
Our client (located in central New Jersey) is a well known and fast growing privately held food and beverage company with strong focus on continuous improvement via Lean & Six Sigma in order to drive significant business impact in service, quality and productivity

Position Description and Responsibilities:
Our client is seeking a Manager of Continuous Improvement to lead their plant wide Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement efforts, reporting directly to the Plant Manager, Prior experience in a fast paced high-speed flow manufacturing environment would be a plus along with a background in continuous improvement leadership (Green Belt or Black Belt).

• Actively lead continuous improvement project teams directed at strategic projects within our client’s plant operations
• Apply the Six Sigma Methodology (DMAIC) and Lean Manufacturing tools to continuous improvement efforts to achieve financial and customer benefits
• Annually complete 3-6 projects per year with an annual savings of $250,000 per project or greater and meet project goals and objectives as outlined within each project charter
• Ensure all financial, operational and customer improvements are realized and sustained
• Mentor and teach our client’s team associates and Six Sigma Green Belts in utilizing Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques and other root cause analysis tools
• Collaborate with Six Sigma leadership teams and Champions to identify improvement opportunities and establish project goals, strategies, & priorities

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical & Behavioral Requirements:

• Four year degree in technical or business discipline (Engineering a plus)
• Five plus years of relevant experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and Kaizen events simultaneously
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Solid statistical, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills through effective influencing and challenging an organization
• Successful project management skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and familiarity with Minitab or other statistical analysis software

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Director - Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Client Company / Division Profile:

One of our Fortune 500 retained clients is a well known and fast growing diversified product and services company with a growing Lean Sigma deployment focused on diving significant business impact, service and culture change.

Position Description and Responsibilities: Our clients Strategic Initiatives Team is expanding its organization in their Manhattan based operation to support multiple key initiatives and is looking for an Engagement Leader (Master Black Belt, Director) to manage a newly formed 5-7 person team that supports their NYC based operation. The Master Black Belt will be an internal management consultant directing a team that supports clients various business operations using Lean Six Sigma and change management techniques to drive process improvement and critical business initiatives. The Master Black Belt will focus project execution on New Product Introduction, Sales Inquiry to Order, and Order to Receivables processes within our clients organization and will report directly to the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. The primary focus of the Master Black Belt will be to lead a team of Black Belts committed to improving and revolutionizing our client’s business processes using Lean and Six Sigma. Specifically, this individual will have broad exposure to several organizations within our client likely to include many projects related to operational process improvement, growth initiatives and other corporate initiatives as assigned within our client organization. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to become a leader within a growing organization in an expanding and dynamic environment. Responsibilities include: Lead and build a team of 5-7 Black Belts that deliver improvements to the critical metrics of Revenue Generation, Cost Reduction, and Cycle Time. Report progress of multiple initiative and team status to VP of Strategic Initiatives. Act as an internal management consultant to support business unit's process improvement across our client’s enterprise. Identify and lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives to improve current processes. Partner with executives and business leaders to run projects, drive change, and generate results Identify, lead & enforce standards for projects resulting in growth opportunities, process improvement, cycle time reduction and cost out opportunities Drive Lean/Six Sigma integration, awareness, and advocacy Use Six Sigma, Lean and advanced project management methodology, to drive change management our client’s business units Drive and facilitate Kaizen events Use consulting techniques to become a leader of change and process improvement Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical Behavioral Requirements: At least 5 years prior experience in leading a team of consultants or similarly skilled employees Minimum 5 years of project leadership experience Minimum 5 years of facilitation/leadership of large workouts (or equivalent), change management and cross functional team management Minimum of 3 years either internal or external consulting experience (or equivalent) including managing client engagement, defining client needs, delivering value to the client, and presenting/reporting out BA/BS Degree in related field Six Sigma certification, Black Belt or Higher Previous Six Sigma and / or Lean experience in transactional environment Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Skill/Ability Behavioral Requirements: Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills Proven track reworking in multi-functional organizations Strong initiative to not only complete responsibilities but also the wherewithal to find projects and grow the Strategic Initiatives organization generally Working knowledge of Value Stream mapping, Kaizen, and other Lean tools and methods

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Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (Midwest)

Client Company / Division Profile:

One of our Midwest based clients is a well known and fast growing diversified financial services company with a growing Lean Six Sigma deployment focused on diving significant business impact, service and culture change.

Position Description and Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have both Lean deployment and Six Sigma experience (BB or MBB certified) in either a transactional and/or process setting. The ideal candidate will have solid leadership skills, influencing skills, and mentoring/training skills/experience in both Lean and Six Sigma. BS Technical or other quantitative based degree is preferred


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Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (Phoenix)

Client Company / Division Profile:

One of our Southwest based clients is a well known and fast growing diversified financial services company with a growing Lean Six Sigma deployment focused on diving significant business impact, service and culture change.

Position Description and Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have both Lean deployment and Six Sigma experience (BB or MBB certified) in either a transactional and/or process setting. The ideal candidate will have solid leadership skills, influencing skills, and mentoring/training skills/experience in both Lean and Six Sigma. BS Technical or other quantitative based degree is preferred.

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Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (Portland)

Client Company / Division Profile:

One of our West Coast based clients is a well known and fast growing diversified financial services company with a growing Lean Six Sigma deployment focused on diving significant business impact, service and culture change.

Position Description and Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have both Lean deployment and Six Sigma experience (BB or MBB certified) in either a transactional and/or process setting. The ideal candidate will have solid leadership skills, influencing skills, and mentoring/training skills/experience in both Lean and Six Sigma. BS Technical or other quantitative based degree is preferred.

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