Lean Coach

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports reputable organizations across multiple industries? If so, we are looking for you. At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. 

***WTSS Long-Term Contract/Contract-to-Hire Opportunity***

Opportunity Overview:

We are currently searching for a Lean Coach to work remotely from our Cranberry Township, PA office.  This position is remote, though occasional travel to our site may be required.  The Lean Coach will be responsible for facilitating improvement projects using established process improvement methodology such as problem solving, Kaizen, and tools including Kanban, Value stream mapping, visual management, pull, TPM, SMED and 5S as applicable.  The Lean Coach will work to positively impact and achieve sustainable results that support the organization’s strategic plan. This position will serve as a continuous improvement project leader, mentor, and coach to ensure alignment with the organization’s improvement approach. The Lean Coach must have the ability to effectively facilitate large groups of people in both project and learning environments

What your day-to-day looks like:

• Develop a Lean Transformation & Implementation road map for the business segment.
• Coach lean process and behavior changes, developing a highly effective Daily Management process focused on tools such as one piece flow, on demand, zero defects and standardized work. Deploy techniques such as basic problem solving, Kaizen and A3 thinking and tools including Kanban, Value stream mapping, visual management, pull, TPM, SMED and 5S as applicable.
• Coach the full time Westinghouse Leaders change leaders to grow their Lean knowledge, capabilities and foster a lean mindset. Mentor them to be experts in Kaizen and identification of Value Stream and value stream thinking.
• Develop and Support the value stream teams to develop and follow their personal standard work, yielding a culture of system, process, and behavior discipline to get results using lean principles.
• Collaborates with sponsors and business owners to ensure projects are fully defined, including established objectives, schedules, customer expectations, scope, and ROI/cost avoidance targets
• Ability to lead system-wide initiatives at any given time without any degradation in the quality of work performed
• Lead the implementation of process improvement projects utilizing Lean improvement methodologies to positively affect and achieve sustainable results
• Develop the necessary project plans, as well as appropriate subproject plans, and lead the organization through the improvement process while adhering to the schedules and accomplishing set milestones
• Help build awareness and socialization of Process Improvement methodologies and philosophies across the enterprise

What we’d like to see from you:               

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent experience required in the field of Process Improvement
• Certification in Lean
• Certification in Project Management, preferred
• Certification in Change Management, preferred

Experience/Requirements:

• Lean transformation experience and understanding of lean principles with proven track record of changing culture and getting results.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both senior management and production staff.
• Leadership through influence, coaching, mentoring and teaching; ability to foster lean culture change in an environment with varying acceptance.
• Knowledge of the Shingo model preferred.
• Understanding of Gemba-based continuous improvement tools/techniques.
• 5+ years’ experience leading process improvement initiatives with demonstrated results
• Demonstrated project management skills including business case and charter creation, comprehensive work breakdown structures, and inclusive implementation plans
• Extensive experience with core software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project
• Experience overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software solutions, systems, or products

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It’s that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

Through the ever changing and rapidly evolving contract labor market we continue to employ experienced, highly motivated, and qualified employees with proven track records to meet our clients’ needs. We have expanded our scope of services outside of the nuclear industry to include international contracts in more than five countries. Our dedicated employees range in expertise from highly specialized technical niche positions to corporate function positions and we want YOU to be a part of our impressive talent network!

Additionally, WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay as well as benefits to qualifying positions. To learn more about us visit www.wectecstaffing.com

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability