Lean Facilitator

1 Month ago • 1 Years + • $61,200 PA - $113,600 PA

Facility Management

Job Description

The Lean Facilitator will oversee the implementation of Lean business system projects and develop key systematic measurements within Pentair's Delavan, WI team. This role involves organizing and delivering Lean training, creating value stream maps, defining measurable goals, and driving cost savings. The facilitator will also build and lead Lean activities, implement improvements, and promote Lean practices across the organization, including participation in Kaizen events.

Good To Have:

Knowledge of Lean tools: Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Creating Continuous Flow, Root-Cause Problem Solving
Solid knowledge of other Lean tools
Good analytical skills (6 Sigma Green Belt level)

Must Have:

B.S in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year of experience in implementing LEAN Manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment
Experience working with the TPS / DBS principles
Full ability to read and communicate in country of residence
Excellent communication (written and verbal) within all organization levels
Experience implementing lean in an environment where automation is used
Demonstrate competency in effective management skills (Influencing, Communication, Change Management, Stakeholder Management)
Evidence of effective Coaching / Mentoring, Facilitation, and Presenting
Ability to work at associate and middle management levels of the organization
Ability to travel to other Pentair Businesses and Lean exchange events if required
Organize, plan, and deliver effective team training based on Lean principles
Create Value stream Maps (Current, future, and ideal states)
Define measurable SQDCCP goals and objectives for Lean activities
Deliver year-over-year cost savings (ROI)
Build and facilitate multidisciplinary short and long-term Lean activities
Implement and follow up Lean improvements
Identify and evaluate equipment automation requirements
Communicate plans, actions, and results (PDCA)
Execute company strategy (Hoshin Kanri)
Promote and ensure Lean practices throughout the company and external suppliers
Participate directly and indirectly in all Kaizen events

Perks:

Health benefits
Generous 401(k)
Employee stock purchase program
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Parental leave
Caregiver leave
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Wellness programs

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At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

We have an opportunity for a Lean Facilitator to join our team. You will oversee the implementation of Lean business system projects and the development of key systematic measurements.

You will:

Aligning with the Site Lean Manager, Value Stream Manager and Site Senior Lean Facilitator and the Enterprise team to ensure consistency of approach and adoption
Organize, plan, and deliver effective team training based on the Lean principles, methodologies, and concepts throughout the whole organization using the Standard Pentair training collateral.
Create Value stream Maps; Current, future, and ideal states to assess operational current condition, inclusive of the identification of the eight types of waste as well as targeting future state delivery and sustainment year over year.
Define measurable SQDCCP goals and objectives for Lean activities with associated execution deliverables.
ROI - Deliver year-over-year cost savings as a percentage of sales.
Build and facilitate multidisciplinary short and long-term Lean activities.
Implement and follow up Lean improvements, including the sustainment of results.
Identify and evaluate equipment automation requirements to support Lean implementations.
Communicate plans, actions, and results to the company (PDCA)
Execute company strategy (Hoshin Kanri) associated with implementation of lean systems, in a fast-paced environment.
Promote and ensure Lean practices throughout the company and external suppliers.
Participate directly and indirectly in all Kaizen events.
Participate in benchmark Enterprise-wide Lean events with sister and external companies.

Key Qualifications:

B.S in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year of experience in implementing LEAN Manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment, inclusive of.
Experience working with the TPS / DBS principles.
Full ability to read and communicate in country of residence.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) within all organization levels.
Experience implementing lean in an environment where automation is used.
Advantageous to have some knowledge of the Lean tools; Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Creating Continuous Flow, Root-Cause Problem Solving.
Solid knowledge of other Lean tools would also be advantageous.
Good analytical skills: 6 Sigma Green Belt level would be advantageous.
Demonstrate some competency in effective management skills; Influencing, Communication, Change Management, Stakeholder Management
Evidence of effective Coaching / Mentoring, Facilitation, and Presenting
Ability to work at associate and middle management levels of the organization.
The role is part strategic (5%) and part hands on (95%)
Must be available to travel to other Businesses and Lean exchange events if required.