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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Director – Operational Excellence – Western Africa (Mining Operations)
Another Lean and Six Sigma leadership job opportunity from the Avery Point Group - Lean Recruiter - Six Sigma Recruiter.
Company:
Confidential –International Mining Company
Position:
Director – Operational Excellence – Western Africa (Mining Operations)
Location:
Western Africa – Foreign Service (Ex Pat) Assignment on location
Reporting:
Regional Executive / Vice President Operations
Compensation:
Excellent Compensation – Base, Bonus, Options, Foreign Service and Hardship Allowances, Generous Vacation /Holiday Allowance
Relocation:
Relocation offered – Housing Subsidized – Living and Hardship Allowances
Special Notes for Candidates:
You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this role:
Must have at a minimum Lean Six Sigma Black Belt experience and certification, MBB preferred
Must have at a minimum an on-site background in order of preference in either; mining, oil/gas, or construction leveraging Lean Six Sigma.
Company Profile:
Our Client is a multi-billion dollar metals mining company with operations on 5 continents.
This role will manage the entire regions budget and resources for the business’s continuous improvement initiatives.
This role will be accountable driving the site’s Lean Six Sigma initiatives in order to attain regional quality and consistency objectives tied to business’s global targets.
This role will assist the site’s functional managers by coordinating complex, high-visibility projects across multiple functions that deliver significant operational improvement and financial benefit with target benefits in excess of $2MM annually.
This role will be accountable for the development of an annual strategic plan for the regional Operational Excellence program for review and approval by the regional & corporate leadership team.
This role will coordinate and communicate functional and business unit Value Stream Mapping exercises as part of the business’s annual planning cycle in order to identify and develop new project opportunities.
This role will work closely with the site’ regional management in order to develop strategy and sponsor the operational excellence initiatives, ensuring alignment of improvement initiatives with business vision and strategy.
This role will role will be responsible for building the site’s Lean Six Sigma capabilities by training and coaching process owners, champions, and process improvement analysts.
This role will help facilitate the global sharing of agreed best practices across the business mining sites on 5 continents.
This role will coordinate with corporate and regional talent management to develop a rotation program that attracts and develops key talent and places them appropriately at the completion of each term
Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical Behavioral Requirements:
10+ years of management and continuous improvement experience preferably in the mining industry
Preferred site level experience and background in precious metals surface mining and refining (Platinum, Gold, Silver and to lesser degree Copper). Consideration will also be given to candidates with backgrounds in other surface mining industries, oil/gas, and construction where Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies have been applied by the candidate.
3+ year direct experience driving a Lean Six Sigma site level industry related deployment either as a Black Belt or Master Black Belt. Minimum Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Master Black Belt Certification.
Knowledge and experience applying Theory of Constrains (TOC) and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) in conjunction with Lean Six Sigma initiatives is highly desired.
Experience in applied statistics and statistical analytical tools / methods.
Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Skill/Ability Behavioral Requirements:
Proven leadership, project management, problem-solving, and team development skills.
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 “hands on” team oriented person required.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
Visionary with long term focus - able to see the end result.
Ability to create an open environment supportive of free sharing of information and ideas that is also conducive to contribution, growth and achievement.
Exemplary standards of integrity, personal work ethic and continuous involvement in self education and development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Legal Notice: The content of this posting is protected by Copyright and is intended for use by current and potential candidates of The Avery Point Group for the sole purpose of pursuing an opportunity presented by The Avery Point Group. As subject matter experts in our recruiting disciplines, our job postings are a reflection of our deep understanding of job requirements, appropriate client content and extensive dialog with key client process stakeholders. As a result, reposting or use of this content is not authorized unless The Avery Point Group is referenced as its source.
Leveraging Lean & Six Sigma in Executive Search and Recruiting
The Avery Point Group provides functional expertise and executive search focus in the areas of Six Sigma, Lean, operational excellence, plant management, operations management, supply chain management, and finance. As executive recruiters our practice services a wide spectrum of industries, spanning manufacturing, distribution and service-based companies.
With our Lean Six Sigma approach, experience and global perspective, we stand out from other executive search firms and add significant value for our clients in their search for leadership talent. Unlike other recruiting firms, we truly speak the language of our clients and candidates.
Our Lean Sigma Approach: Search excellence starts with the sound foundation of a well defined and consistent search methodology. Our Lean Sigma Search™ process incorporates a unique Lean Six Sigma approach to filling our clients’ staffing needs. Each phase of our executive search value stream process is designed to eliminate waste in order to move the search and recruiting process along efficiently and effectively, thus enabling us to exceed our clients’ expectations and requirements.
Our Experience: With our team’s decades of operations experience, we are uniquely qualified to help our clients find, assess and recruit leadership talent. Our key principals have held senior-level director, VP and Lean Six Sigma positions in manufacturing, distribution and service-based Fortune 500 companies.
Our principals are Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean trained by globally recognized industry leading companies and have real-world, practical experience in their application. As subject matter experts in the recruiting of Lean, Six Sigma and operations talent, our firm has been featured in leading industry trade magazines such as: Quality Progress, Quality Digest and IndustryWeek.
Our Global Perspective: Our key principals have managed global operations and led key initiatives in Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Latin America and throughout Asia. Our principals, with their global perspective, understand what it takes to find, assess and recruit talent for companies to succeed in today’s global economy.
Director of Business Development - Federal Consulting Services (Lean and Six Sigma)
Another Lean and Six Sigma leadership job opportunity from the Avery Point Group - Lean Recruiter - Six Sigma Recruiter.
Company:
Confidential
Position:
Director of Business Development - Federal Consulting Services
Location:
High Travel Role – Location Flexible (US Only)
Reporting:
CEO
Compensation:
Excellent Compensation – Base and Bonus
Relocation:
No Relocation – Relocation Not Required
Company Profile:
While most other consulting firms have contracted in size or have been severely impacted by the recession our client’s business continues to remain healthy and strong. With an eye on capitalizing on their strong market reputation they are seeking to add a Director of Business Develop to their team that will report directly to the CEO of the firm. Our client’s consulting practice specializes in the delivery of Lean Six Sigma / performance based consulting solutions in the healthcare, information technology, government services and other service oriented verticals.
Our client offers some of the best compensation and benefits in the Lean and Six Sigma consulting arena with 100% paid medical coverage – 4 weeks vacation - Full Car Allowance after 1 Year Service and the opportunity to help grow an organization poised for continued success as the economy recovers.
Position Description and Responsibilities:
This is a key director level leadership position within our client’s growing Lean Six Sigma / performance solutions consulting firm, with responsibility for driving the firm’s business development initiatives in their Federal Government vertical, reporting directly to firm’s CEO. This position will require a candidate with solid business development experience and service industry background. Preference will be given to candidates with a business development background selling services into Federal Government sector. Key to success in this role requires a candidate that is motivated, enthusiastic, and capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced entrepreneurial growth focused environment.
This position will be responsible for driving the firm’s business development efforts and be tasked with working closely with the firm’s CEO and Managing Directors who have responsibility for consulting engagements in the firm’s Federal Government clients.
This role will be responsible for prospecting and developing leads for Lean Six Sigma business consulting services predominately in North America, however could include potential clients in other global locations.
This role will responsible for the preparation and delivery sales proposals to prospective customers and clients.
This position will be responsible for driving contract negotiations and closing sales agreement with new and existing Federal Government clients
This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships, building new customer relationships and strengthening relationships with decision makers in existing client accounts.
This position will work closely with the firm’s Managing Directors in order to develop targeted white papers, promotional items and other marketing materials to promote the firms presence in the Federal Government sector.
Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical Behavioral Requirements:
BS degree Engineering or Business / MBA or M.S. Advanced Degree preferred but not required
10+ years of increasing responsibility in sales or business development role related to services or consulting in the healthcare vertical
Prior experience as a practice leader from a consulting company with strong business development experience would be a plus
Experience or exposure to Lean and Six Sigma methodologies related sales and business development a plus
Background in business development related to Federal Government sector is a requirement
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.
Ability to provide coaching and development for technical consultants in identifying leads
C-level communications skills.
85%+ Travel will be required (Domestic In-week travel). May occasionally require international travel.
Legal Notice: The content of this posting is protected by Copyright and is intended for use by current and potential candidates of The Avery Point Group for the sole purpose of pursuing an opportunity presented by The Avery Point Group. As subject matter experts in our recruiting disciplines, our job postings are a reflection of our deep understanding of job requirements, appropriate client content and extensive dialog with key client process stakeholders. As a result, reposting or use of this content is not authorized unless The Avery Point Group is referenced as its source.
Leveraging Lean & Six Sigma in Executive Search and Recruiting
The Avery Point Group provides functional expertise and executive search focus in the areas of Six Sigma, Lean, operational excellence, plant management, operations management, supply chain management, and finance. As executive recruiters our practice services a wide spectrum of industries, spanning manufacturing, distribution and service-based companies.
With our Lean Six Sigma approach, experience and global perspective, we stand out from other executive search firms and add significant value for our clients in their search for leadership talent. Unlike other recruiting firms, we truly speak the language of our clients and candidates.
Our Lean Sigma Approach: Search excellence starts with the sound foundation of a well defined and consistent search methodology. Our Lean Sigma Search™ process incorporates a unique Lean Six Sigma approach to filling our clients’ staffing needs. Each phase of our executive search value stream process is designed to eliminate waste in order to move the search and recruiting process along efficiently and effectively, thus enabling us to exceed our clients’ expectations and requirements.
Our Experience: With our team’s decades of operations experience, we are uniquely qualified to help our clients find, assess and recruit leadership talent. Our key principals have held senior-level director, VP and Lean Six Sigma positions in manufacturing, distribution and service-based Fortune 500 companies.
Our principals are Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean trained by globally recognized industry leading companies and have real-world, practical experience in their application. As subject matter experts in the recruiting of Lean, Six Sigma and operations talent, our firm has been featured in leading industry trade magazines such as: Quality Progress, Quality Digest and IndustryWeek.
Our Global Perspective: Our key principals have managed global operations and led key initiatives in Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Latin America and throughout Asia. Our principals, with their global perspective, understand what it takes to find, assess and recruit talent for companies to succeed in today’s global economy.
Director of Business Development - Healthcare Consulting Services (Lean and Six Sigma)
Another Lean and Six Sigma leadership job opportunity from the Avery Point Group - Lean Recruiter - Six Sigma Recruiter.
Company:
Confidential
Position:
Director of Business Development - Healthcare Consulting Services
Location:
High Travel Role – Location Flexible (US Only)
Reporting:
CEO
Compensation:
Excellent Compensation – Base and Bonus
Relocation:
No Relocation – Relocation Not Required
Company Profile:
While most other consulting firms have contracted in size or have been severely impacted by the recession our client’s business continues to remain healthy and strong. With an eye on capitalizing on their strong market reputation they are seeking to add a Director of Business Develop to their team that will report directly to the CEO of the firm. Our client’s consulting practice specializes in the delivery of Lean Six Sigma / performance based consulting solutions in the healthcare, information technology, government services and other service oriented verticals.
Our client offers some of the best compensation and benefits in the Lean and Six Sigma consulting arena with 100% paid medical coverage – 4 weeks vacation - Full Car Allowance after 1 Year Service and the opportunity to help grow an organization poised for continued success as the economy recovers.
Position Description and Responsibilities:
This is a key director level leadership position within our client’s growing Lean Six Sigma / performance solutions consulting firm, with responsibility for driving the firm’s business development initiatives in their Healthcare vertical, reporting directly to firm’s CEO. This position will require a candidate with solid business development experience and service industry background. Preference will be given to candidates with a business development background selling services into the Healthcare industry. Key to success in this role requires a candidate that is motivated, enthusiastic, and capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced entrepreneurial growth focused environment.
This position will be responsible for driving the firm’s business development efforts and be tasked with working closely with the firm’s CEO and healthcare segment Managing Director who has responsibility for consulting engagements in the firm’s healthcare market vertical.
This role will be responsible for prospecting and developing leads for Lean Six Sigma business consulting services predominately in North America, however could include potential clients in other global locations.
This role will responsible for the preparation and delivery sales proposals to prospective customers and clients.
This position will be responsible for driving contract negotiations and closing sales agreement with new and existing healthcare clients
This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships, building new customer relationships and strengthening relationships with decision makers in existing client accounts.
This position will work closely with the firms Healthcare Managing Director in order to develop targeted white papers, promotional items and other marketing materials to promote the firms presence in the healthcare market.
Position Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical Behavioral Requirements:
BS degree Engineering or Business / MBA or M.S. Advanced Degree preferred but not required
10+ years of increasing responsibility in sales or business development role related to services or consulting in the healthcare vertical
Prior experience as a practice leader from a consulting company with strong business development experience would be a plus
Experience or exposure to Lean and Six Sigma methodologies related sales and business development a plus
Background in business development related to healthcare is a requirement
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.
Ability to provide coaching and development for technical consultants in identifying leads
C-level communications skills.
85%+ Travel will be required (Domestic In-week travel). May occasionally require international travel.
Legal Notice: The content of this posting is protected by Copyright and is intended for use by current and potential candidates of The Avery Point Group for the sole purpose of pursuing an opportunity presented by The Avery Point Group. As subject matter experts in our recruiting disciplines, our job postings are a reflection of our deep understanding of job requirements, appropriate client content and extensive dialog with key client process stakeholders. As a result, reposting or use of this content is not authorized unless The Avery Point Group is referenced as its source.
Leveraging Lean & Six Sigma in Executive Search and Recruiting
The Avery Point Group provides functional expertise and executive search focus in the areas of Six Sigma, Lean, operational excellence, plant management, operations management, supply chain management, and finance. As executive recruiters our practice services a wide spectrum of industries, spanning manufacturing, distribution and service-based companies.
With our Lean Six Sigma approach, experience and global perspective, we stand out from other executive search firms and add significant value for our clients in their search for leadership talent. Unlike other recruiting firms, we truly speak the language of our clients and candidates.
Our Lean Sigma Approach: Search excellence starts with the sound foundation of a well defined and consistent search methodology. Our Lean Sigma Search™ process incorporates a unique Lean Six Sigma approach to filling our clients’ staffing needs. Each phase of our executive search value stream process is designed to eliminate waste in order to move the search and recruiting process along efficiently and effectively, thus enabling us to exceed our clients’ expectations and requirements.
Our Experience: With our team’s decades of operations experience, we are uniquely qualified to help our clients find, assess and recruit leadership talent. Our key principals have held senior-level director, VP and Lean Six Sigma positions in manufacturing, distribution and service-based Fortune 500 companies.
Our principals are Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean trained by globally recognized industry leading companies and have real-world, practical experience in their application. As subject matter experts in the recruiting of Lean, Six Sigma and operations talent, our firm has been featured in leading industry trade magazines such as: Quality Progress, Quality Digest and IndustryWeek.
Our Global Perspective: Our key principals have managed global operations and led key initiatives in Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Latin America and throughout Asia. Our principals, with their global perspective, understand what it takes to find, assess and recruit talent for companies to succeed in today’s global economy.
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The Avery Point Group is a global executive search and recruiting firm (Retained & Contingent Search Services) that assists companies in identifying, assessing and recruiting mid-level management to senior executive talent. Our firm leverages its principals’ decades of executive operations and staffing experience to provide the highest quality executive search services.
Our firm provides functional expertise and executive search focus in the areas of Six Sigma, Lean, operational excellence, plant management, operations management, supply chain management, and finance. As executive recruiters our practice services a wide spectrum of industries, spanning manufacturing, distribution and service-based companies.
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Timothy Noble is the managing principal and partner at The Avery Point Group, a leading global executive search firm specializing in Lean and Six Sigma leadership talent for clients in Europe and North America. Mr. Noble has over 25 years of executive leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain management, distribution, continuous improvement and executive search. Throughout his career he has been consistently promoted and has held senior level executive roles in major Fortune 500 companies like General Electric (GE) and The Stanley Works (SWK – which is now Stanley Black & Decker). He also has extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing and is a GE trained Six Sigma Master Black Belt.
Yvonne Hite is a principal and partner at The Avery Point Group, a global executive search firm specializing in Lean and Six Sigma leadership talent for clients in Europe and North America. Ms. Hite has over 25 years of executive level leadership experience in manufacturing, financial services, Lean and Six Sigma. Throughout her career she has been consistently promoted and has held senior level executive roles in major Fortune 500 companies like General Electric (GE), Bank of America (BAC) and The Stanley Works (SWK – which is now Stanley Black & Decker). Ms. Hite is an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and a Bank of America Certified Master Black Belt and has extensive experience driving both Lean and Six Sigma initiatives on a global scale.
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