Lean Transformation Specialist
4 days ago
We are seeking a seasoned professional with a proven track record of driving process excellence and cultural transformations through the implementation of lean principles. As the Eastern Hemisphere Lean Manager, you will play a key role in leading the transition to a lean organization by adopting and advancing the Weatherford Lean Program at designated facilities.
Key responsibilities include delivering consistent year-over-year process improvements that result in financial benefits, such as reduced product costs, repair and service costs, and overall spending. You will collaborate closely with various functional areas to ensure successful implementation of lean initiatives across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Engage with Senior Leadership to develop strategic and tactical Lean plans for the designated Hemisphere.
- Align execution of the Weatherford Lean Program to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the broader R&M Fulfillment System.
- Implement Weatherford Lean Program for the designated Hemisphere, including Flag Ship and other locations, delivering consistently year-over-year process efficiency improvements.
- Develop and drive Value Stream Mapping (VSM), including developing VSM continuous improvement road maps and kaizen plans.
- Identify, create, and sustain process standardization. Develop and implement standard work.
- Identify process improvement opportunities in collaboration with other functional leaders, employees, and customers. Prioritize opportunities and create and execute kaizen plans.
- Facilitate lean daily management, promote initiatives to create Lean culture including Gemba walks, 6S/visual management, kaizen, shop floor problem solving.
Hoshin Kanri and A3 Thinking:
- Develop and drive value stream mapping (VSM)
- VSM continuous improvement road maps and action plans.
- Identify, create, and sustain standard processes throughout the organization.
- Daily Shop Floor Management (DSFM) and Office Daily Management (ODM) implementation.
- Problem Solving
- Facilitation of both process and transactional improvement Kaizens
- Categorize opportunities as improvement opportunities as just do it activities, projects, or kaizen events.
- Facilitate lean daily management, promote initiatives to create Lean culture including Gemba walk, 6S/visual management.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge and ability to teach VSM, Mixed Model Value Stream, 6S, 5Why, TPM, Standard Work, Mistake Proofing, SIPOC, Process Mapping, Kanban, SMED, Types of Waste & Waste Reduction, Visual Management, Shop Floor Management, Hoshin Planning, Cellular Manufacturing, PDCA and/or DMAIC cycles, and Design of Lean Site Layouts.
- Excellent leadership traits with the ability to inspire and motivate the people around you.
- Ability to translate business needs into strategy and tactical plans.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively communicate at all levels in the organization from the shop floor to senior management.
- Hands-on, energetic person who spends time on the shop floor working to engage & sustain employees in a Lean culture.
- The ability to be an "ambassador of change".
- Strong organizational and computer skills, including experience in MS Office and manufacturing software.
- The ability to shift priorities and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
- Tenacious in learning the specifics of the business.
- Strong training and presentation skills.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing leadership positions such as Continuous Improvement Manager, Master Black Belt, Lean Transformation Manager, or similar role.
- Proven experience as Kaizen Facilitator.
- Successful practical experience in VSM, Mixed Model Value Stream, 6S, 5Why, TPM, Standard Work, Mistake Proofing, SIPOC, Process Mapping, Kanban, SMED, Types of Waste & Waste Reduction, Visual Management, Shop Floor Management, Hoshin Planning, Cellular Manufacturing, PDCA and/or DMAIC cycles, and Design of Lean Site Layouts.
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