Regional Master Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma ( NY, NJ, MA, VT, NH, ME or Canada )

Another Lean and Six Sigma leadership job opportunity from the Avery Point Group - Lean Recruiter - Six Sigma Recruiter. Leveraging Lean & Six Sigma in executive search and recruiting.

Company:
Confidential

Position:
Regional Master Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma – Northeast

Location:
Northeastern US (Location Flexible)

Reporting:
Director of Operational Excellence

Compensation:
Excellent Base Compensation

Bonus:
Excellent Bonus Available

Relocation:
Regional Candidate Preferred – Relocation is not offered – Travel up to 40% regionally

Company Profile:
Our client is a division of a multi-billion dollar company seeking to gain a further competitive advantage with continued commitment to its Lean Six Sigma program.

Position Description and Responsibilities:
This is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt position supporting one of our client’s major regional areas of the country, reporting directly to the Director of Operational Excellence. This position will require an experienced Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt preferably with services industry background and experience. This position requires a Lean Sigma Master Black Belt that is able to facilitate and drive results 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 creating value and buy-in across the region.

• This role will be responsible for completing major projects as a Master Black Belt, with minimal day-to-day direction from the Director of Operational Excellence.
• This role will provide project, Lean Six Sigma methodology, and tool support to a full team of regional dedicated Black Belts and operational embedded Green Belts who drive projects in their core functional areas.
• This role will facilitate meetings with regional senior leadership to review and examine project progress.
• This role will provide Lean and Six Sigma training to local personnel and leadership within the region.
• This role will be responsible for seeking out project opportunities for Six Sigma and Lean breakthrough strategy both internal and external (e.g. to suppliers and customers).
• This role will be responsible for promoting the use of Lean Six Sigma methodology across the entire region.
• This role will deliver significant and quantifiable process improvement and financial benefit across the region.
• This role will focus on business performance that constantly strives to eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, and increase market share via the use of Lean Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• This role will manage Lean Six Sigma reporting activities for the region internally and to Corporate.
• This role will develop partnerships with other Lean Six Sigma Leaders across the division to share best practices.
• This role will drive the region’s use and adoption of such Lean methods as Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen to help transform the regions performance on service delivery and productivity performance.

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

• BS Degree, Business Management or Technical
• 5-10 years professional work experience
• Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification
• DMAIC project experience across broad functional areas in a services based business environment
• Formal Lean training and experience leveraging Value Stream Management tools, kaizen methods and other key Lean tools and methodologies.
• Experience with facilitating VSM and Kaizen events
• Experience training and mentoring Black Belts, Green Belts and executive champions
• DFSS background a plus
• Lean Six Sigma project leadership experience / background
• Ability to travel 40%+ in week regional travel

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

• Results based focused 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.
  
  

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Senior Lean / Six Sigma Management Consultant - Financial Services

Another Lean and Six Sigma leadership job opportunity from the Avery Point Group - Lean Recruiter - Six Sigma Recruiter. Leveraging Lean & Six Sigma in executive search and recruiting.

Company:
Confidential

Position:
Senior Lean / Six Sigma Management Consultant - Financial Services

Location:
Nationwide

Reporting:
VP / Managing Director

Compensation:
Excellent Compensation with Bonus to 30%

Relocation:
Relocation is not required - Position Requires 80% Travel

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. Our client’s consulting practice specializes in the delivery of Lean Six Sigma / performance based consulting solutions in the healthcare, financial services, information technology, government services and other transaction oriented verticals.

Our client is looking for candidates that have demonstrated the ability to achieve results in the financial service industry leveraging the tools of both Lean and Six Sigma

Our client offers some of the best compensation and benefits in the Lean and Six Sigma consulting arena - 100% Medical Paid – 4 weeks vacation - Full Car Allowance after 1 Year Service - broad service sector exposure and opportunity to advance in one of the fastest growing firms in the industry

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

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred
• Proficiency in Lean and/or Six Sigma principles including delivery methodologies
• Financial service industry experience preferred
• Outstanding ability to collect, analyze and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Program or project management experience
• History of managing and being managed to targeted results
  

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

• Proven capability to work with people at all levels of an organization
• Dynamic facilitator
• Executive level communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills: courage, decision quality, listening, initiative, drive for results, customer focus, integrity, and ability to deal with ambiguity
• Strong customer orientation; able to influence and negotiate

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Lean Plant Operational Excellence Manager - Charlotte, NC

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Another Lean and Six Sigma leadership job opportunity from the Avery Point Group - Lean Recruiter - Six Sigma Recruiter. Leveraging Lean & Six Sigma in executive search and recruiting.


Company:

Confidential

Position:

Plant Operational Excellence Manager

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Reporting:

General Manager

Compensation:

Excellent Compensation and benefit package

Relocation:

Relocation Available

Company Profile:

Multi-billion dollar commercial products company seeking to further advance its Continuous Improvement and quality initiatives with an Operational Excellence Manager at one of its divisional plants in the southeast.

Position Description and Responsibilities:

This is a key leadership position in one of our client’s plants, reporting directly to the Plant General Manger. This position will require an experienced Lean transformation leader, preferably with a quality management leadership background. This position requires a leader that is able to facilitate and lead 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 the lead change facilitator for the operation’s Lean transformation.

• This position will be responsible for managing and facilitating the site’s quality systems and Lean deployment.
• This position will provide leadership / mentor ing / training to all levels of the organization on the use and practice of Lean methodology and tools (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 performance on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• This position will focus on business performance improvements that yield zero accidents, defect free products, on demand and on time delivery, at the lowest cost.
• 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.

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

• BS Technical Engineering Degree
• 3-5 Years experience in Lean Manufacturing implantation and facilitation
• Advanced Training in Lean Manufacturing, 5s, SMED, and other continuous improvement methodologies
• Quality management leadership experience

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.

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 documents 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.

Sr. Lean and Agile IT Technology Management Consultant

Another Lean and Six Sigma leadership job opportunity from the Avery Point Group - Lean Recruiter - Six Sigma Recruiter. Leveraging Lean & Six Sigma in executive search and recruiting.

Company:

Confidential

Position:

Sr. Lean and Agile IT Technology Management Consultant

Location:

Nationwide Open (80%+ Travel. Relocation Not Necessary)

Reporting:

Vice President / Managing Director

Compensation:

Excellent base and bonus compensation to 30%

Relocation:

No Relocation

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, our client is seeking to grow its Lean Six Sigma IT Services Team by adding experienced Lean software development / software project management consultants. 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 exclusive client offers some of the best compensation and benefits in the Lean and Six Sigma consulting arena - 100% Medical Paid – 4 weeks’ vacation - Full Car Allowance after 1 Year Service - broad service sector exposure and opportunity to advance in one of the fastest growing firms in the industry.

Position Description and Responsibilities:

Our exclusive client is looking for candidates who demonstrate the ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, high growth environment within the IT Services process improvement consulting vertical while also supporting the firms other verticals when called upon. Our client’s organization includes business analysts, functional consultants, and technical integration consultants who work together to implement Lean and Six Sigma process improvement solutions at customer sites. Our client’s consultants are expected to spend the majority of their time on site with the client business and technical teams. Our client employs a flexible travel model that requires consultants to be on site four days per week. Our client’s consultants work the fifth day from their home office.

• Serve as our client’s lead authority on the application of Lean and TPS concepts (Toyota Production System) and methodologies into their IT consulting vertical.
• Develop and supply customized Lean training courses and consulting on-demand to serve both external clients and internal teams.
• Provide Lean software development coaching and training to client functional managers, and executives.
• Work with client customers to expand the understanding and practice of Lean software development and Agile principles through client organizations to include software and data center operations teams alike.
• Collaborate with client teams to coach and mentor them on the mechanics of Lean and Agile methods to achieve optimal team effectiveness.
• Coach individual client teams in all aspects of Lean and TPS methodologies.
• Work directly with client teams to identify and mitigate enterprise-wide systemic obstacles that block their ability to achieve sustainable increases in productivity.
• Work with client teams to advise and influence the development and training of internal Lean tools to enhance team collaboration.

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

• BS Business / Technical Degree
• Lean and /or Six Sigma certification preferred
• Proficiency in Lean and/or Six Sigma principles including delivery methodologies
• 3+ year of progressively responsible experience in a technical project management and/or Lean Agile coaching position.
• Agile coaching experience with methods such as XP, Scrum and Lean.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Lean and Agile principles and practices at multiple levels within an organization, including Lean and Agile leadership skills at a senior level.
• Experience with XP practices, user story development, life cycle management and release planning.
• Prior experience in consulting and leading technical teams in adopting and upgrading Lean and Agile technologies.
• Certified Scrum Practitioner/ScrumMaster preferred
• Prior experience in data center management and leadership preferred.

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

• Proven capability to work with people at all levels of an organization
• Dynamic facilitator
• Executive level communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills: courage, decision quality, listening, initiative, drive for results, customer focus, integrity, and ability to deal with ambiguity
• Strong customer orientation; able to influence and negotiate
  
  
  

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 documents 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.

Lean Deployment Manager - Chattanooga, TN

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Another Lean and Six Sigma leadership job opportunity from the Avery Point Group - Lean Recruiter - Six Sigma Recruiter. Leveraging Lean & Six Sigma in executive search and recruiting.

Company:

Confidential

Position:

Lean Deployment Manager

Location:

Chattanooga, TN

Reporting:

General Manager

Compensation:

Excellent Compensation and benefit package

Relocation:

Relocation Available

Company Profile:

Multi-billion dollar commercial products company seeking to further advance its Continuous Improvement initiatives with Lean Deployment Manager placement at one of its flagship plants in the southeast.

Position Description and Responsibilities:

This is a key leadership position in one of our client’s flagship plants, reporting directly to the Plant General Manger. This position will require an experienced Lean transformation leader, preferably with heavy commercial product manufacturing background and experience. This position requires a 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 the lead change facilitator for the operation’s Lean transformation.

• This position will be responsible for managing and facilitating the site’s Lean initiative and strategy.
• This position will provide leadership / mentoring / training to all levels of the organization on the use and practice of Lean methodology and tools (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 performance on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• This position will focus on business performance improvements that yield zero accidents, defect free products, on demand and on time delivery, at the lowest cost.
• 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.

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

• BS Technical Engineering Degree
• 3-5 Years experience in Lean Manufacturing implantation and facilitation
• Advanced Training in Lean Manufacturing, 5s, SMED, and other continuous improvement methodologies
• Materials processing experience / background
• Operations/process leadership experience

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

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 documents 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.