Is a key member of the Business Unit or Project Management team(s) providing insight, direction and strategic alignment to the business
Supports development and implementation of local project and BU improvement and innovation initiatives through workshops, training, coaching, etc. to teach and practice lean principles, methods and tools
Facilitates the establishment of a lean management system and culture
Implements improvement and innovation projects based on direction set by business unit/regional leadership
Conducts regular project reviews with the Project Team, Operations Manager, and Regional Lean Manager to review project status, challenges, and opportunities and to establish measurable goals for improvement
Provides a consistent presence on assigned projects working with each team in setting up Visual Management, the Last Planner® System, 5S, etc.
Works with Regional Lean Manager and others to share and learn from improvement efforts
Works daily with the team(s) in the utilization of the mechanics of Last Planner® System
Works with Regional Lean Manager to implement standard work for own activities (LPS coaching, Lean Training, etc.)
Develops and conducts standard lean training throughout region as well as supporting national training programs on topics such as: Last Planner® System, lean problem solving & process improvement, lean leadership and culture
Change agent implementing strategies that develop and strengthen a lean enterprise culture in alignment with region and company goals and priorities
Supports project teams in using Lean Roadmap as a planning tool to achieve project and company goals
May perform other duties as necessary or assigned Supports project teams in using Lean Roadmap as a learning resource by developing and following a plan to achieve project goals.
Utilizing the Launch Matrix, works with project teams to support a successful project launch
Requirements
travel
Ability to travel 1 to 2 hours around the Indianapolis office.