Lean Specialist

Juno Search Partners is a certified women-founded and women-led talent solutions firm with extensive experience in the placement of accounting, administrative, finance, human resources, legal, marketing, operations, and technology candidates nationwide.

We are seeking a Black-Belt Certified Lean Expert to join a financial services firm in Johnston, IA. Candidates with manufacturing experience are highly desired.

Day to Day:

Operational Lean Deployment

• Provide input on local or regional Lean plan and country strategy (support Country MT) and translate this into a local execution plan and local or regional Lean projects, based on the agreed priorities.
• Execute key activities within the Lean Transformation by especially supporting & driving (hands on) MDI & MWI with the key office/regional teams.

Local process & systems optimization

• Analyze local processes, learn, spar, and teach others on all ins & outs of process optimization techniques within the process and related technology landscape.

Business Process Change

• Deliver breakthrough levels of improvement in process capability to reduce defects, variation and cost.
• Coordinate the execution of local / regional improvement projects for business change, using the Lean methodology.
• Benchmark against best-in-class tools & methods and share best practices within the business.
• Effectively communicate teams’ progress to operational and Lean leadership.

Deliver improved P&L financial performance

• Deliver project improvements and capture the local business change effects according to the agreed monitoring & preferred delivery format.
• Lead and manage completion of projects to drive continuous improvement in revenue and cost out of the business, by applying operational excellence in an effective manner (such as eliminating non-value add, waste and other related bottlenecks in the business process).
• Report the outcomes periodically to the (Regional) Lean Coach and assigned Country MT member.

Lead Change

• Act as a hands-on improvement agent and business partner in improving the way we do business today.

Continuous Improvement

• Deploy the knowledge and the correct choice and execution of key Lean techniques & tools in that setting and business change cycle (= “grasping the situation”).
• Transfer knowledge and train others in their Lean techniques & thinking. Drive Lean throughout the company by identifying process issues and implement new solutions that can be implemented in coordination with the functional process owners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred in Engineering, Finance, or Similar)
• Training in Six Sigma & Lean continuous improvement methodologies required.
• MUST be Black Belt Certified (or en route towards BB certification)
• 3-5+ years of experience in related (Continuous Improvement/Project Management) roles with increasing levels of responsibility
• Manufacturing experience a plus, but not necessary
• Passionate about leading and make change within the organization.
• Practical experience with Lean transactional implementation and Continuous Improvement facilitation
• Able to mentor and facilitate Lean Culture change in an environment with varying acceptance levels. Must be comfortable working with work floor staff and management.

Juno Search Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. It’s expected that all of our employees are aware of this policy and that they create an environment that’s sensitive and respectful to all individuals.