Lean Facilitator - Roseville, MN

SUMMARY:

Responsible for facilitating events and process change using lean methodology and tools to drive continuous process improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the development of lean initiatives at various locations and ensures specific objectives and results are achieved.
• Plans for and leads various lean events with cross-functional teams through report-out and follow-up.
• Documents all lean initiative results and assists process owner in developing standard work processes and resolving open items.
• Leads process mapping, value stream mapping and identifying inefficiencies in productivity with a focus on layouts and sequencing.
• Leads periodic lean health checks and audits.
• Demonstrates successful outcomes; selects and utilize appropriate lean tools for events.
• Develops training materials and delivers education to employees on basic and advanced lean methodologies, continuous improvement topics and quality tools.
• Promotes and enhances a team working relationship amongst group members.
• Provides updates regarding initiative key components, results, accomplishments, etc.
• Promotes out-of-the-box thinking and continuously generate new ideas to improve processes, service, efficiency, inventory, cost and space
• Serves as a catalyst to promote lean thinking and foster a lean culture throughout the company
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a technical, scientific, or business related field; AND two (2) years of experience leading lean events; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of lean business practices such as continuous improvement, total quality management, and just-in-time inventory systems
• Change Management principles and practice.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the management of employees.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Computer applications and systems related to the work.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Principles and techniques of providing effective oral presentations.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Planning, organizing and administering a comprehensive programs and projects related to assigned activities/responsibilities.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups and to various levels of the organization.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.