Job Posting Summary: May - 2008

 

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The following is a list of our current open positions with links to detail position specs:

 

Manager, Lean Sigma Consulting - Clinical - Laboratory     

Nationwide Role USA        

 

Lean Productivity Manager - Distribution            

Southeastern USA    

 

Lean Productivity Manager - Operations            

Northeastern USA    

 

Global Lean Enterprise Master – Multi Business / Site Global Role

Northeastern USA    

 

Managing Director – International Consulting (Lean & Six Sigma)

UK / Europe    

 

Manager of Operational Excellence

Boston USA    

 

Senior Lean / Six Sigma Management Consultant - Healthcare

Nationwide Role USA    

 

Senior Lean / Six Sigma Management Consultant – Insurance

Nationwide Role USA    

 

Senior Lean / Six Sigma Management Consultant - eCommerce

Nationwide Role USA    

 

Senior Lean / Six Sigma Management Consultant - Retail

Nationwide Role USA    

 

Senior Lean / Six Sigma Management Consultant - Financial Services

Nationwide Role USA    

 

Manager of Operational Excellence

Boston USA    No Relocation – Local Candidate Preferred

 

Manager – Global Supply Chain Projects

Seattle USA

Manager, Lean Sigma Consulting - Clinical - Laboratory

Another Lean Sigma Job Posted by the Avery Point Group – Lean Executive Recruiter – Six Sigma Executive Recruiter

Position: Manager, Lean Sigma Consulting – Clinical – Laboratory

Company: Confidential

Location: Nationwide

Reporting: Group Vice President

Compensation: Excellent Compensation and benefit package

Relocation: Location Flexible – 75-80% Travel

Company Profile:

Our client is a fast growing division of a major corporation in the healthcare industry and is a leading manufacturer of medical diagnostic equipment used globally in both clinical and laboratory settings.

Position Description and Responsibilities:

This is a key leadership position in our client’s service delivery business in connection with its equipment sales and support, working on-site within its customer’s clinical and laboratory value stream.

· The main focus of this role will be to analyze new and existing customer laboratory organizations and work practices in order to recommend near and longer term value stream and workflow improvements. The role will require familiarity with Lean Sigma methodologies in a clinical and laboratory setting, and the ability to credibly recommend changes to lab practices to reduce waste, reduce cost, improve quality, and turnaround times.

· This position requires management of consulting projects and oversight for 2 (or more) Lean Sigma consultants, mentoring of customer personnel, and training team members as required.

· This position will also provide support to the sales organization for our client’s products; support implementation of Lean Sigma Value Stream solutions at customer sites.

· This position will help create and improve standard work practices for national delivery of Lean Sigma advisory services.

· This position will lead Lean Sigma consulting efforts in our client’s customer laboratories, leveraging value stream mapping, standardized work development, 5S reviews, Lean workflow, and other Lean Sigma methodologies.

· This position will train customer teams on Lean Sigma tools and techniques.

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

· BS Technical Engineering Degree or related Healthcare Technology degree

· Minimum of 3 years experience in Lean Sigma

· Training and experience implementing with Lean or Six Sigma principles required

· 3+ years of laboratory experience preferred. This may include in-laboratory experience or industry experience through sales/marketing roles.

· 3+ years of consulting industry or equivalent experience required, healthcare industry focus preferred

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Skill/Ability Behavioral Requirements:

· Results based Leadership style skill set with strong impact and influencing skills

· Must have strong interpersonal skills to manage customer relationships and help direct and develop more junior staff.

· Must have strong organization and analytical skills to manage projects and drive improvements needed by customers.

· Tenacity and energy in leading change towards an effective work environment.

· Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization.

· Strong analytical skills and process focus

· Progressive, flexible and team oriented person required.

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Manager, Lean Sigma Consulting - Clinical - Laboratory (39-7-MH701)

Lean Productivity Manager - Distribution

Another Lean Job Posted by the Avery Point Group – Lean Executive Recruiter – Six Sigma Executive Recruiter

Position: Lean Productivity Manager - Distribution

Company: Confidential

Location: Southeast - USA

Reporting: Global Lean Enterprise Master

Compensation: Excellent Compensation and benefit package

Relocation: Relocation Available

Company Profile:

Our client is a rapidly growing multi-billion dollar leading global manufacturer and supplier of consumer and industrial products.

Position Description and Responsibilities:

This is a key leadership position our client’s Lean deployment organization, reporting directly Global Lean Enterprise Master. This position will require an experienced Lean (distribution focused) transformation leader that is able to facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and “ever changing” environment leveraging his/her strong interpersonal skills. Key to success in this position is the ability to work with the business’s key manufacturing and distribution sites globally to develop, implement and facilitate continuous improvement projects leveraging Lean and other continuous improvement methodologies.

· This role will work with site leadership teams to define the current and future state Value Streams to plan and prioritize continuous improvement activities.

· This role will provide leadership / mentoring / training to all levels of the organization on the use and practice of Lean methodology and tools (VSM, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, “Design for Lean” etc…)

· This role will provide leadership to identify improvement opportunities, establish project goals, strategies and priorities.

· This role will instruct, mentor, and lead teams through continuous improvement events and projects.

· This role will ensure that all financial, operational and customer improvements are realized and sustained through regular audits.

· This role will have direct responsibility for achieving site cost reduction targets with limited resources. This role will ensure and deliver on-going Lean education of all employees at the site level.

· This position will focus on business performance that constantly strives to eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and increase market share via the use of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

· This position will act as a key driver of change within the business, supporting management/cross functional decisions by communicating the enterprise-wide changes to employees and helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow with the business’s Lean transformation.

· This role will document and share "best practice" methods, processes and ideas with other distribution facilities to drive continuous improvements in all aspects of distribution. Establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders (Business Leaders, Site Managers, Function Managers, etc.) for communication of Lean goals, processes and achievements.

· This role will leverage Lean principles to assist in the design and execution of new distribution processes, methodologies and process layouts to improve overall process effectiveness.

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

· BS Technical Engineering Degree

· 5+ Years of professional experience

· 2+ Years experience in Lean Manufacturing / Distribution implantation and facilitation

· Demonstrated understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S, Visual Factory Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, OEE, Six Sigma, Communication Tools, and Statistical Problem Solving.

· Advanced Training in Lean methodologies, 5s, SMED, VSM, Kaizen and other continuous improvement methodologies

· Good understanding of financial measurements and goals in the Lean/Flow through-put world

· Solid project management skills, team leadership skills, and excellent communication skills

· Process improvement experience with demonstrated successful results driven application of the concept

· Operational experience – operations leadership, process engineering, distribution experience

· Demonstrated success in leading and driving sustained change

· Experienced in training, facilitating, and coaching of Lean concepts to all level of an organization

· Ability to connect Lean process improvements with existing initiatives at the enterprise and business until level

Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Skill/Ability Behavioral Requirements:

· Results based Leadership style skill set with strong impact and influencing skills

· Tenacity and energy in leading change towards an effective work environment.

· Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization.

· Strong analytical skills and process focus

· Progressive, flexible and team oriented person required.

· Accountable, self motivated, dynamic, and passionate

· Ability to develop professional relationships to identify problems and deliver

Apply to This Position

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Our Focus:

Lean Recruiting

Six Sigma Recruiting

Operations Recruiting

Finance Recruiting

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Lean Productivity Manager - Distribution (38-7-MH701)

Lean Productivity Manager - Operations

Company: Confidential Position: Lean Productivity Manager - Operations Location: Northeast - USA Reporting: Global Lean Enterprise Master Compensation: Excellent Compensation and benefit package Relocation: Relocation Available Company Profile: Our client is a rapidly growing multi-billion dollar leading global manufacturer and supplier of consumer and industrial products. Position Description and Responsibilities: This is a key leadership position our client’s Lean deployment organization, reporting directly Global Lean Enterprise Master. This position will require an experienced Lean (operations focused) transformation leader that is able to facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and “ever changing” environment leveraging his/her strong interpersonal skills. Key to success in this position is the ability to work with the business’s key manufacturing sites globally to develop, implement and facilitate continuous improvement projects leveraging Lean and other continuous improvement methodologies. · This role will work with site leadership teams to define the current and future state Value Streams to plan and prioritize continuous improvement activities. · This role will provide leadership / mentoring / training to all levels of the organization on the use and practice of Lean methodology and tools (VSM, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, “Design for Lean” etc…) · This role will provide leadership to identify improvement opportunities, establish project goals, strategies and priorities. · This role will instruct, mentor, and lead teams through continuous improvement events and projects. · This role will ensure that all financial, operational and customer improvements are realized and sustained through regular audits. · This role will have direct responsibility for achieving plant cost reduction targets with limited resources. This role will ensure and deliver on-going Lean education of all employees at the plant site level. · This position will focus on business performance that constantly strives to eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and increase market share via the use of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies. · This position will act as a key driver of change within the business, supporting management/cross functional decisions by communicating the enterprise-wide changes to employees and helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow with the business’s Lean transformation. · This role will document and share "best practice" methods, processes and ideas with other manufacturing facilities to drive continuous improvements in all aspects of manufacturing. Establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders (Business Leaders, Plant Managers, Function Managers, etc.) for communication of Lean goals, processes and achievements. · This role will leverage Lean principles to assist in the design and execution of new manufacturing processes, methodologies and equipment layouts to improve overall equipment effectiveness. Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical Behavioral Requirements: · BS Technical Engineering Degree · 5+ Years of professional experience · 2+ Years experience in Lean Manufacturing implantation and facilitation – manufacturing / operations / production setting · Demonstrated understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S, Visual Factory Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC / SQC, OEE, Six Sigma, Communication Tools, Statistical Problem Solving and QS9000. · Advanced Training in Lean Manufacturing, 5s, SMED, VSM, Kaizen and other continuous improvement methodologies · Good understanding of financial measurements and goals in the Lean/Flow through-put world · Solid project management skills, team leadership skills, and excellent communication skills · Process improvement experience with demonstrated successful results driven application of the concept · Operational experience – operations leadership, manufacturing engineering, production experience · Demonstrated success in leading and driving sustained change · Experienced in training, facilitating, and coaching of Lean concepts to all level of an organization · Ability to connect Lean process improvements with existing initiatives at the enterprise and business until level Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Skill/Ability Behavioral Requirements: · Results based Leadership style skill set with strong impact and influencing skills · Tenacity and energy in leading change towards an effective work environment. · Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization. · Strong analytical skills and process focus · Progressive, flexible and team oriented person required. · Accountable, self motivated, dynamic, and passionate · Ability to develop professional relationships to identify problems and deliver

Apply to This Position

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Lean Recruiter – Lean Recruiting

Six Sigma Recruiter – Six Sigma Recruiting

Operations Recruiter – Operations Recruiting

Finance Recruiter – Finance Recruiting

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Lean Productivity Manager - Operations (37-7-MH701)

Global Lean Enterprise Master – Multi Business / Site Global Role

Company: Confidential Position: Global Lean Enterprise Master – Multi Business / Site Global Role Location: Northeast - USA Reporting: VP Lean Enterprise Transformation Compensation: Excellent Compensation and benefit package Relocation: Relocation Available Company Profile: Our client is a rapidly growing multi-billion dollar leading global manufacturer and supplier of consumer and industrial products. Position Description and Responsibilities: This is a key leadership position our client’s Lean deployment organization, reporting directly VP of Lean Enterprise Transformation. This position will require an experienced Lean transformation leader that is able to facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and “ever changing” environment leveraging his/her strong interpersonal skills. Key to success in this position is the ability to work within the organization at all levels utilizing a very “hands on” approach to creating value and buy-in as one of the leading change facilitator across the entire business. · This role will be challenged with evaluating the physical flow of the business’s key product line value streams and support the lean redesign efforts into key focused factories. · Develop the vision/strategy for global plant layouts focused around one-piece-flow / focused factory Lean concepts · Develop product matrix and other data collecting tools that will help define global focused factory Lean Value Streams · Evaluate internal capabilities and resource assessment to recommend external requirements where needed. · This position will provide leadership / mentoring / training to all levels of the organization on the use and practice of Lean methodology and tools (VSM, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, “Design for Lean” etc…) · This position will support management in the development, planning and execution of a lean enterprise transformation strategy and metrics · This position will have responsibility for planning and assisting in the execution of various Lean transformation events targeted towards improving the business’s overall performance. · This position will focus on business performance that constantly strives to eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and increase market share via the use of Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies. Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical Behavioral Requirements: · BS Technical Engineering Degree · 10-15 Years of professional experience · 5+ Years experience in Lean Manufacturing implantation and facilitation · Advanced Training in Lean Manufacturing, 5s, SMED, VSM, Kaizen and other continuous improvement methodologies · Solid project management skills, team leadership skills, and excellent communication skills · Process improvement experience with demonstrated successful results driven application of the concept · Operational experience – factory management, manufacturing engineering, production experience · Demonstrated success in leading and driving sustained change · Experienced in training, facilitating, and coaching of Lean concepts to all level of an organization · Ability to connect Lean process improvements with existing initiatives at the enterprise and business until level Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Skill/Ability Behavioral Requirements: · Results based Leadership style skill set with strong impact and influencing skills · Tenacity and energy in leading change towards an effective work environment. · Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization. · Strong analytical skills and process focus · Progressive, flexible and team oriented person required. · Accountable, self motivated, dynamic, and passionate · Ability to develop professional relationships to identify problems and deliver

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Lean Recruiter – Lean Recruiting
Six Sigma Recruiter – Six Sigma Recruiting
Operations Recruiter – Operations Recruiting
Finance Recruiter – Finance Recruiting

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Global Lean Enterprise Master - Multi Business / Site Global Role (36-7-MH701)

Manager - Sales and Operational Planning

Company: Confidential Position: Manager - Sales and Operational Planning Location: North Western - US Reporting: Director – Global Supply Chain Compensation: Excellent Compensation based on Experience Relocation: Relocation offered Company Profile: Our client is a fast growing, market leading, global capital equipment manufacturer with revenue quickly approaching $200MM. Position Description and Responsibilities: This is a key leadership position within our client’s supply chain organization, reporting directly to the Director of Global Supply Chain. This position will require an experienced Sales and Operations Planning leader, preferably with capital equipment or custom system integration background and experience. The role is the key owner and enabler of the demand and supply planning process across our client’s entire $200MM business. In this role the Manager of Sales and Operational Planning will be the subject matter expert in planning strategies, quantitative and qualitative forecasting and demand planning techniques, as well as demand variation reduction. This role will be responsible for translating, coordinating and reporting operational initiatives for Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Aftermarket, and Operations as a business planning tool. This role will create the foundation for a six quarter rolling business plan for executive review. Plan, execute, measure and improve a monthly Sales and Operations planning cycle, and its subsidiary regional and local schedules corporate-wide This role will develop and lead cross functional team to achieve Collect sales and marketing data through collaborative forms, accept data based on a historical input bias. Develop a demand plan: using statistical analysis and management input build a multi-period demand plan (12-18 months) Compare the multi period output to of the statistically generated forecast with key channel partner forecast to analyze and understand exceptions. Develop plans and analyze lift for demand shaping based on promotions planning, price management, contract compliance and timing of new product introduction. Package these key scenarios based level plan for operational planning. Using the forecasting output, analyze the best alternatives for the business based on profitability, revenue, customer service levels and inventory levels. Clearly identify constraints, demand shortfalls, and capacity opportunities for the consensus meeting review. Using demand shaping opportunities, analyze the best alternatives for the business based on profitability, revenue, customer service levels and inventory levels. Clearly identify constraints, demand shortfalls, and capacity opportunities for the consensus meeting review. Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical Behavioral Requirements: BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management or equivalent. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive sales or operations experience Minimum of ten (10) years of planning and scheduling experience in manufacturing environment with products that have multiple bills of material and multiple process of production. CPIM, CRP or Six Sigma certification preferred. A background that spans IT / Materials Management / Operations would be considered an advantage Advanced knowledge of statistical planning, marketing and operations functions. Cross-functional business team experience Advanced skills in ERP/MRP and MS Office products. JD Edwards background a plus. Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Skill/Ability Behavioral Requirement: Results based Leadership style skill set with strong impact and influencing skills Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate team and others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization Strong analytical skills and process focus Progressive, flexible and team oriented person required. Must have good memory, recall and be detail oriented. Must be able to use sound judgment (problem resolution skills) in the execution of daily tasks Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

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Manager - Sales and Operational Planning (25-7-MH701)