Lean Deployment Executive
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The Lean Deployment Executive will function in a leadership and supervisory capacity, directing training and consulting operations in a manner that meets and exceeds customer expectations. Responsibilities of the position include creating an efficient and effective lean six sigma / logistics and supply chain training program for all LeanCor customers and coaching LeanCor clients through their lean deployment initiatives. The Lean Deployment Executive will have ultimate responsibility for making sure that all students or clients receive the most up-to-date and valuable level of knowledge, as well as mentoring and coaching in lean six sigma and logistics and supply chain management.
The position will also involve support for new business growth and effective, professional representation of LeanCor to our customer base.
Job requirements include:
- Develop, execute, facilitate, and deliver training curriculum for LeanCor customers in green belt, black belt, lean and six sigma, and logistics and supply hain management.
- Coach and mentor green belt and black belt candidates
- Develop, enhance, or improve training materials, lectures, and hands-on exercises for existing and new programs
- Gather the voice of the customer to understand unique training needs
- Lead lean supply chain assessments and lean system audits
- Execute lean supply chain network optimization projects for LeanCor clients
- Support in development and mentoring of LeanCor employees
- Perform other assigned activities such as project assignments and support of new business growth
- Travel requirement: could potentially exceed 75%
Ideal candidate would posess the following:
- In-depth knowledge of lean six sigma
- Prefer candidate to be certified black belt or master black belt
- Preferred to have a minimum of 5 years supply chain operations experience
- Preferred to have 3-5 years experience delivering lean six sigma training
- University degree and/or college diploma required
- Exceptional leadership, communication and problem solving skills.
- Above average computer skills; MS Office
- Excellent presentation, social and public speaking skills
Specialist, Lean Logistics Engineering
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Lean Logistics Engineering Specialists play an integral role in implementing lean principles within our customers’ supply chains. He/she will be expected to continuously improve our customers’ performance by applying both lean tools (PDCA, A3 planning/problem solving, root cause analysis, process mapping, poke-yokes, visual management, standard work, level flow, etc.) and logistics industry best-practices (network designs/optimization, dynamic routing, trailer load optimization, PFEP/packaging analysis, returnable containers, etc.). Additionally, he/she will be expected to advance LeanCor’s processes by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of standard work, and enhance LeanCor’s capabilities through continued application of learning within the fields of lean and logistics. With a scope of 1-2 customers, Engineering Specialists will be expected to interact with multiple contacts throughout the supply chain and multiple software tools on a daily basis. Job location is in Florence, KY.
Job requirements include:
- Maintain, execute, and improve upon daily standard work
- Communicate effectively with internal team members and supply chain contacts
- Manage daily dynamic transportation design improvements
- Collect and maintain packaging information (PFEP)
- Complete network design optimizations and estimate cost savings
- Create and implement contingency plans for holidays and scheduled shut-downs
- Proactively identify, implement, and sustain improvement opportunities
Ideal candidate would possess the following:
- Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills
- 2-5 years experience in supply chain/logistics
- Familiarity with lean/six sigma methodologies
- Software: Microsoft Access and Excel, MaxLoad; mapping, optimization, and statistical analysis tools
- Strong communication and project management skills
- Ability to complete standard work and multiple improvement projects within a team-based, fast-paced environment
Lean Logistics Transportation Specialist
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Lean Logistic Specialist in Transportation Management coordinates and organizes transportation services on behalf of our customers. Job location is in Florence, KY.
Job requirements include:
- Adherence to applicable DOT regulations and standard operating procedures
- Drive carrier discipline through daily event management
- Proactive route track and trace
- Request for quote development including carrier rate negotiation and qualification
- Proactive issue identification and utilization of lean problem solving methods/tools to drive continuous improvement
- Expedite management
- KPI development and management
Ideal candidate would possess the following:
- 2-5 years experience in the TL and LTL environments
- Strong communication and organization/project management skills
- Negotiation experience in the transportation industry
- Knowledge of transportation DOT/hazmat regulations
- An understanding of lean and six sigma methodologies
- Comprehensive software skills including but not limited to Excel and Access (macros, functions, etc.)
- Experience with Maxload, MapPoint, and similar industry transportation management software
Manager, Lean Logistics
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Manager, Lean Logistics is responsible for on-site customer implementation of lean logistics systems. This includes vision generation, customer management, strategic planning, and execution. Job location is on-site at LeanCor customer, location TBD.
Job requirements include:
- Develop/maintain customer relationships
- Identify customer needs assessment and VOC
- Strategic Hoshin planning
- Project management and execution
- Act as an agent of change through teaching and leading others
- Proactive issue identification and utilization of lean problem solving methods/tools to drive continuous improvement
- Lead customer presentations/meetings
- Provide leadership to LeanCor engineering/route management groups
- Travel requirement: approximately 50%
Ideal candidate would possess the following:
- Minimum 3 years experience
- Strong communication, people skills, and organization/project management skills
- Ability to handle multiple, concurrent projects within a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership skills with a "go to the gemba" leadership style
- The ability to work unsupervised
- Well rounded supply chain industry background
- A strong understanding of the implementation of lean and six sigma methodologies
Lean Tools Programmer
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Lean tools programmers develop, maintain, and improve the software and processes used by customers, suppliers, and team members for a variety of logistics functions. Programmers should have a basic knowledge of terms and concepts related to logistics, transportation, and lean (LTL, truckload, dedicated, milk runs, lean logistics, supply chain, etc.) and demonstrate skills in multiple programming languages.
Candidates must possess the following:
- Familiarity with a variety of database types
- Experience with EDI
- An intermediate-level understanding of PHP, Javascript, HTML, MySQL, Microsoft Office Suite, and FTP
- High-level organizational and project management skills to complete tasks in a timely manner
