Lean Specialist

Lean Practitioner - 4

Everett, WA

6 Months Contract

Position Responsibilities:

• Connect Lean principles and strategy to execution and results – mature Seek, Speak, Listen and closed loop for continuous improvement

• Develop and deploy systematic approach to capture and replicate innovations and improve best practices

• Represent Lean / continuous improvement function in Program reviews and strategic planning

• Operationalize data analytics into daily Lean practice and priorities

• Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles

• Develops and updates instructional materials

• Seeks out new tools and techniques

• Tailors message to specific audience level

• Guides the effective application and integration of LEAN implementation

• Leads and facilitates complex and high visibility process improvement efforts

• Develops an integrated strategy and assists with its strategic deployment

• Leads and facilitates the improvement and standardization of enterprise policies and procedures

• Assesses business capability and capacity

• Represents the LEAN improvements function in Program reviews

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5 years of experience implementing lean principles, to include identifying opportunities and making recommendations for value stream improvements that resulted in improved business position through culture transformation.

• 5 years of experience planning and facilitating Lean workshops (e.g., BPSM /AIW / 3P / Kaizen / VSM, Process Mapping, AIW, DK)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Project management certification

• Knowledge and application of the Client Production System (BPS)

• Previous experience with business case development, stakeholder alignment, benefits capture, institutionalization, and continuous improvements