Lean Coordinator Job Description
Lean coordinator
provides expertise in all areas of Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Quality Improvement Methods, and other appropriate areas of knowledge.
Lean Coordinator Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Work closely with the Plant Lean Six Sigma Managers to sustain a Lean culture in the Value Stream Alignment with Lean Vision and Strategy
Partner with assigned business unit on the implementation of lean manufacturing, and lean business process efforts
Identifies and prioritizes process optimization and Lean principle application by Current State evaluation and define the Lean steering committee strategy for Future State definition
Empowers employees by leading and facilitating lean workshops, brainstorm current state, embed the understanding of the techniques and tools necessary to continuously implement Lean in own work environment
Coach, mentor and teach all levels of the BCC R&E organization on LEAN tools, processes and thinking
Responsible for the writing of procedures that document changes resulting from lean initiatives to ensure effective implementation and sustaining efforts
Manages projects and events such as the Continual Improvement Foundations Academy, 5S auditing process and Kaizen events
Be a leader, mentor and coach towards integration of Lean principles, values, philosophies and tools for driving continuous improvement through coaching and guiding operators over multiple projects
Work with value stream owners and AOM’s to create a system to ensure everyone is conducting the Lean Principles correctly and consistently
Mentor a best practice sharing internal network supported by Lean Principles
Lean Coordinator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Lean Coordinator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: LSS, ASQ, PMP
Education for Lean Coordinator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the lean coordinator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Engineering, Education, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical, Business, Management, Associates, Business/Administration, Technology
Skills for Lean Coordinator
Desired skills for lean coordinator include:
Lean methodology tools and principles
5S
Excel
LEAN
Standard Work
Statistical Engineering
Total Productive Maintenance
Value Stream Mapping
Approaches and tools
Continuous improvement methods
Desired experience for lean coordinator includes:
OLean Manufacturing, Area of work layout, Work measurement
OTime study analysis and methods development
Ensuring, batch sizes, inventory amounts and container sizes are optimized in their area of responsibility
Lead efforts to incorporate new concepts into existing systems with particular emphasis on productivity improvement
Manage, with supervisors and area Manufacturing Engineering, the implementation of methods improvements identified
Establish methods and standards for new/changed parts
Lean Coordinator Examples
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Lean Coordinator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a lean coordinator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for lean coordinator
- Foster respect for people and humility through mentoring and coaching through the site’s Lean journey
- Align with the local Lean rewards & recognition program
- Surveillance over multiple workcells, collect feedback from Lean Coach and propose improvements to process owners
- Support the Plant LSS Manager to drive actions which will improve Lean Index Assessment score
- Train and coach teams and process owners for the identified Lean projects to complete project definition and implementation as per agreed plan
- Supports all Lean Projects across the organization and Production area
- Supports existing internal processes and improves and adapt where and when required in support of Lean process and improvement of the integrated quality management system
- Develop, train, lead, and implement Lean initiatives utilizing tools including, but not limited to, 6S, Visual management, Kanban, Poke Yoke, Visual factory, Kaizen, SMED, and Heijunka
- Partner with Cellasto team members to develop and implement the operation’s LEAN vision
- Educate, support and promote corporate initiatives Employee’s Charter, EOS, Hotline, Fairness Committee, the Employee Advocate and our Lean Initiatives
Qualifications for lean coordinator
- Challenge management thinking and insist on appropriate practices such as taking decisions on fact based data, genchi genbutsu, panel review, team meeting governance
- Set-up, coordinate and direct the activities of the Jishuken team
- Continuous Improvement - coordinate the site continuous improvement activities using master schedule and 8 Step PPS
- Assist in all manufacturing training activities
- Working within a given department, the CI Specialist will lead the implementation of the EOS transformation on the shop floor
- Organizes and guides continuous improvement teams to ensure that results are achieved to meet project objectives
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Lean Coordinator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lean coordinator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for lean coordinator
- Document Lean activities and initiatives
- Organize Bi- Annual Manufacturing/Lean/Quality Review
- General Management of MOVE/Lean office
- Follows-up on tasks generated in Kaizen events and monitors sustaining activities to ensure successful and timely completion of action items
- Must be able to work effectively with and communicate well with employees at all levels of the company, with suppliers and customers
- Train employees in APS tools and methods
- Support LDMS teams update and drive assigned Action items to closure
- Provide coaching and support on training, project identification and prioritization as requested
- A coach and active facilitator in Bronze/Silver Certification projects and mentoring sessions
- Lead by example and model the desired behaviors and values
Qualifications for lean coordinator
- Degree in Electronic or Industrial Engineering
- Must be effective in a fast-paced environment
- Must adapt easily to changing priorities
- Leadership experience is a required, but leadership experience with teams that do not report to you is acceptable
- Bachelors Degree in Project Management or Engineering
- Logistics, Supply Chain, or related experience required (includes internships)
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Lean Coordinator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a lean coordinator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for lean coordinator
- Leads and facilitates Lean Sigma (LS) Process Improvement Teams for Lubricant’s Americas Supply Chain
- Collaborates with Port Arthur Black Belt to manage and coordinate all Lean Sigma Black Belt responsibilities and duties across the region
- Facilitates Black Belt level projects with guidance from the Global Lean Sigma Manager
- Facilitates Project Identification sessions to help the facilities develop a strong queue of a wide range of site based improvement opportunities leveraging Black Belt tools such as value stream mapping (VSM), Pugh Matrix, and PICK charts
- Trains and mentors Lean Sigma team members (White belts/Green belts/Champions) and the regional leadership team
- Leads Lean Sigma Program in Americas Supply Chain on site and leveraging virtual tools
- Provides guidance in setting program financial goals/metrics and provides updates in monthly Local Lean Sigma Advisory Team (LSAT) meetings
- Encourage risk taking and experimentation using the scientific method
- Maintain proficiency continuously learning align with Plant LSS Manager and Operations Director
- Seek and value feedback from the team and provide timely help if needed
Qualifications for lean coordinator
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances
- Certified Black Belt, Master Black Belt a plus
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work with numerous internal subsystems and leads
- Undergraduate degree required in Industrial Engineering (Preferred) or related engineering
- ASQ Quality certification / Exemplar Global (RABQSA) or similar Certification a plus
- Time Study and labor standards experience a plus
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Lean Coordinator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lean coordinator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for lean coordinator
- Prepares reports, project plans, Lean training materials and presentations
- Designs and manages the Lean department's internal web page and service request processes
- Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position
- Proactively promote and create a safe work environment for all associates
- Audits and reports on findings
- Supports the Quality Department for implementation of best practice (through Quality Improvement Projects) from both internal and external shared learning and benchmarking
- Conducting training (Forklift, Orientation, HazCom, etc)
- Training development activities
- Updates employee training records, lists of courses taken, when refreshers need to happen and ensures that all training materials are current and up to date
- Establishes active work instructions and updates, documents any necessary changes to the materials
Qualifications for lean coordinator
- Able to read/interpret schematics and mechanical drawings
- Able to write and follow detailed, written instructions
- Able to read and understand regulatory agency documents
- Able to stand/walk 10-90% of work day
- Occasional bending and squatting required
- Able to travel up to 5% of work time
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Lean Coordinator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of lean coordinator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for lean coordinator
- The definition, setup, preparation and optimization of Lean manufacturing/operational process
- Direct and advise team members in identifying and eliminating 8 waste streams in collaboration with process owners and manufacturing team members
- Create Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) training materials for unit by creating one-point lessons, GMP sheets, and visual aids
- Serve as the Success Factors training administrator for all Cellasto production, quality, maintenance, leadership teams and business group, for the entire Wyandotte site
- Coordinate and conduct the Cellasto contractor orientations
- Maintain the EHS Curriculum process for the Cellasto plant and update as required
- Coordinate initial and refresher training as designed by the EHS program and unit tasks (e.g., lock out training, mobile equipment use)
- Develop, implement, and document the unit’s standardized on-the-job training program including specific work instructions, training checklists, technical training, refresher training, and qualification tests
- Establish relationships with on-the-job training mentors, operations engineers, supervisors, and EHS staff in support of training activities
- Update and develop plant work instructions for specific tasks and ensure alignment proper standards and regulations
Qualifications for lean coordinator
- ASQ, Six Sigma certifications are desirable
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (fenestration industry, metal fabrication, glazing, and or metal finishing preferred)
- Hands-on experience developing/leading continuous improvement activities
- Knowledge of Control Plans, Process Mapping, and other basic quality tools
- Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline preferred, with typically 5- 9 years working experienced history and Electronic Manufacturing Services engineering background
- Require basic management skills