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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Lean Practitioner 4, in Evertt, WA. Job ID#218519
Pay Rate: $63 - $68/hr
Job Description:
Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles. Develops and updates instructional materials. Mentors future instructors and less experienced practitioners. Works with internal or external customers. Leads and facilitates complex process improvement efforts. Identifies risks and opportunities for improvement. Creates enhancements to existing improvement tools. Supports the development and deployment of new tools. Supports business acquisition. Participates in the evaluation process. The successful candidate will be expected to apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach with internal and external partners and leverage his/her knowledge of manufacturing processes, Lean Six Sigma, safety, quality, productivity, and affordability to shape the planning, development, and execution of Production Systems solutions to satisfy program needs.
The successful L4 Lean practitioner candidate must be able to assist with high leverage opportunities within Commercial Airplane programs in achieving their business goals through the implementation of business improvement processes and best practices. This position involves leading and or supporting the coordination and integration of multi-disciplined product teams for planning, complex problem solving, decision making and risk management to assure technical, quality and cost and schedule performance meet current and future program requirements. Candidate s focus will primarily be in the Puget Sound area of Washington, but will be required to assist in other regional areas as needed
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, guiding the effective application and integration of Lean implementation across Commercial Airplane. Works with all levels of the organization to identify risks, assists and develops integrated deployment strategies that improve the production system, and assists with the implementation of these targets. Candidate will instruct customers /partners in continuous improvement tools, principles and techniques
Mentors other lesser experiences Lean practitioners through training, coaching. Must be proficient and certified in the Lean tools (5S, VSM, AIW, 3P etc.). Leads and facilitates complex and highly visible process improvement efforts. Supports the development and deployment of new improvement tools.
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 Production System (PS)
Previous experience with business case development, stakeholder alignment, benefits capture, institutionalization, and continuous improvements
Education / Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Pay Rate: $63 - $68/hr
Job Description:
Instructs others in continuous improvement tools and principles. Develops and updates instructional materials. Mentors future instructors and less experienced practitioners. Works with internal or external customers. Leads and facilitates complex process improvement efforts. Identifies risks and opportunities for improvement. Creates enhancements to existing improvement tools. Supports the development and deployment of new tools. Supports business acquisition. Participates in the evaluation process. The successful candidate will be expected to apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach with internal and external partners and leverage his/her knowledge of manufacturing processes, Lean Six Sigma, safety, quality, productivity, and affordability to shape the planning, development, and execution of Production Systems solutions to satisfy program needs.
The successful L4 Lean practitioner candidate must be able to assist with high leverage opportunities within Commercial Airplane programs in achieving their business goals through the implementation of business improvement processes and best practices. This position involves leading and or supporting the coordination and integration of multi-disciplined product teams for planning, complex problem solving, decision making and risk management to assure technical, quality and cost and schedule performance meet current and future program requirements. Candidate s focus will primarily be in the Puget Sound area of Washington, but will be required to assist in other regional areas as needed
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, guiding the effective application and integration of Lean implementation across Commercial Airplane. Works with all levels of the organization to identify risks, assists and develops integrated deployment strategies that improve the production system, and assists with the implementation of these targets. Candidate will instruct customers /partners in continuous improvement tools, principles and techniques
Mentors other lesser experiences Lean practitioners through training, coaching. Must be proficient and certified in the Lean tools (5S, VSM, AIW, 3P etc.). Leads and facilitates complex and highly visible process improvement efforts. Supports the development and deployment of new improvement tools.
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 Production System (PS)
Previous experience with business case development, stakeholder alignment, benefits capture, institutionalization, and continuous improvements
Education / Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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