Lean Consultant Coach

Inside the RoleThe Operational Excellence team is a catalyst towards driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement throughout the organization. Our success is built on a strong foundation of collaboration, best practice sharing, and teamwork. The Lean Consultant Coach collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvement projects across organization. Most importantly, they support the development of lean consultants to sustain lean processes, tools and techniques.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $98,500 – $126,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

WHAT YOU DRIVE AT DTNA

Train and coach team members on lean manufacturing concepts and tools (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, SWIs, OEE, Visual Management, etc.)

Coach and develop lean consultant candidates (trainees) within the Lean Consultant Qualification Program (LCQP) guidelines.

Consistently market and advertise the LCQP. Including building the trainee pipeline while identifying and coaching potential lean candidates.

Implement lean manufacturing principles, tools, and techniques to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve quality.

Engage in continuously improving the LCQP through conducting Lean Consultant (LC) interviews, participating in quarterly LC reviews, being active in regular monthly trainer meetings, and other work-packages focused on improving the program.

Develop of comprehensive project plans that outline project goals, timelines, budget and resource allocation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (both direct and indirect) to identify and implement improvement projects across the organization.

Demonstrate a high level of oral and written communication skills for effective and efficient communication

Develop and implement performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of lean manufacturing initiatives and track progress towards goals.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest lean manufacturing techniques and tools.

Develop a TOS project/activity prioritization structure and plan

Commit to a lifelong learning process that openly approaches new topics, people and environments.

KNOWLEDGE YOU SHOULD BRING

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college in technical field, Project Management, Management, or Business.

Minimum 1 year of coaching and training teams to improve operational processes and drive continuous improvement

Continuous improvement/change orientated mindset (willingness to challenge the status quo)

Certified Lean Consultant through Daimler Lean Consultant Qualification Program; Certification itself is required, but having 2-3 years of experience post-certification would be beneficial

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Flexibility/ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing work environment

2 years of experience developing working allocations, appraising utilization and driving optimizations

Ability to quickly understand complex processes and problems with limited data, as well as teach that complex knowledge to others.

Ability to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and belonging

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

High level of oral and written communication skills for effective and efficient communication

Strong presentation skills, both vocal and written

EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES MIGHT HAVE

5-7 years of relevant experience preferred

Willingness to travel (up to 3 months) for training/lean qualification

Strong inner independence with the ability to act independently of others

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-Detroit, MI US, Detroit Manufacturing Plant. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at or toll free . For TTY/TDD enabled call or toll free .

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