Lean Coach IC

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides Lean expertise and guidance through the development, documentation, implementation, and validation of focused and sustainable value stream transformation. Will facilitate building of synergies across a specific value stream to enable cross-functional collaboration and best practices sharing and implementation. Provide coaching and development opportunities to strengthen overall capabilities of a value stream. Engrain process excellence improvement energy and capabilities within the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Value Stream Alignment with Lean Vision and Strategy:

Work closely with the Lean Six Sigma Manager to introduce and sustain a Lean culture into a value stream

Provide coaching and support on value stream design sessions, project identification, and prioritization

Monitor, coach, and continuously improve Value Stream transformation initiatives to ensure continuous and aggressive throughput time reduction

2. Building a Lean Production System and Lean Culture:

Be a leader, mentor and coach towards integration of Lean principles, values, philosophies and tools for driving continuous improvement through Kaizen Events along a value stream

Work with value stream owners to create a system to ensure people development through value stream focused Kaizen Events, Blitzes, and Lean projects

Develop a best practice sharing internal network supported by the use of eKaizen

Responsible for the Lean Shop Floor Series

A coach and active facilitator in Bronze Certification projects and mentoring sessions

Be an active participant in the Lean Silver Certification

Lead by example and model the desired behaviors and values

Foster respect for people and humility through mentoring and coaching through the site’s Lean journey

Encourage risk taking and experimentation using the scientific method

Maintain proficiency in the latest Lean approaches

Align with the local Lean rewards & recognition program

Align with Finance to bring the impact of projects that are part of Lean program into Jabil’s financial processes

3. System Measurement and Feedback

Responsible for value stream transformation metrics and data integrity within eKaizen

Ensure the Lean Index Assessment is being used to measure and enhance value stream transformation

Leverage factory floor knowledge and employee feedback propose improvements to Lean Six Sigma Managers

4. Ensure Program and Cultural Sustainability

Develop and mentor lean leaders to facilitate and lead Kaizen Events

Support Lean Six Sigma Managers to propose and develop a strategies in support of the standardization of effectiveness of the sites Lean program

Anticipate and meet/exceed customer expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively

Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position.

Comply and follow all procedures within the company security and ethics policies.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Skilled in financial project cost savings analysis

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Track record showing continual improvement of personal skills

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Understand the fundamentals and principles of Lean Manufacturing

Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Be proficient in lean tools and processes to coordinate and share knowledge on a regional and global scale

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

At least 1 to 2 years experience as QE, IE, Planner, Line Manager or equivalent position

Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline preferred

Bronze Certified by Jabil or by recognized organizations in the industry (e.g. ASQ, SME, Shingo Prize)

Project and facilitation experience in a heavily matrixed environment

Experience in change management, project management, and financial management

Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience

Accessibility Accommodation

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