JOB SUMMARY
The Lean Specialist supports the implementation and sustainment of Lean, Continuous Improvement (CI), and operational excellence initiatives across the organization.
Reporting to the Lean Assistant Supervisor, this role partners with departments to support improvement projects, facilitate Lean activities, deliver training, analyze operational performance, and maintain standardized processes.
The Lean Specialist contributes to building a culture of continuous improvement through collaboration, problem-solving, and the practical application of Lean principles. The role also supports the deployment and sustainment of assigned Lean systems and capability-building initiatives across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES
- Support the planning, implementation, and sustainment of Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve operational performance.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, process improvement workshops, and structured problem-solving activities while identifying opportunities to eliminate waste using Lean methodologies.
- Deliver Lean awareness training and provide guidance to employees on the application of Lean tools and methodologies, including:
- 5S
- Standard Work
- SOPs
- Visual Management
- PDCA
- Root Cause Analysis
- A3 Problem Solving
- Value Stream Mapping
- Develop, maintain, and improve:
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Standard Work
- Process maps
- Visual management materials
- Training resources
- Other Lean documentation
- Collect, analyze, and report operational and KPI data to monitor project performance, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Monitor improvement action plans, track project progress, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely implementation and sustainment of improvements.
- Promote employee engagement in Continuous Improvement activities and serve as the owner or co-owner of assigned Lean systems, programs, or improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of the Learning Development & Training Department.