Lean Master (Sensei)

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Lean Master (Contract Position)!

Value Driven Solutions (VDS) is seeking a skilled Lean Master to lead transformative Lean initiatives for our clients as an independent contractor. As a global leader in operations and supply chain consulting, VDS partners with private equity firms, manufacturers, and portfolio companies across a variety of manufacturing industries, including aerospace, food production, automotive, and more. If you’re a Lean Sensei passionate about continuous improvement, this is your chance to make an impact with VDS’s diverse clientele!

Location: Fully Remote (U.S.-based) with 80% travel to client sites

Position: Lean Master (1099 Independent Contractor)

Reports To: Director of Operational Excellence

Job Summary

As a Lean Master, you’ll work directly with VDS’s clients in various manufacturing industries, spearheading Lean transformation efforts to eliminate waste, boost efficiency, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll operate remotely with 80% travel to client sites, leading high-impact projects, mentoring client teams, and delivering measurable results for industries ranging from aerospace electronics to global food manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Develop Lean Strategies: Identify inefficiencies and waste in client processes, designing and implementing tailored Lean strategies to optimize performance across diverse manufacturing sectors.

Train and Mentor: Educate client teams on Lean principles, ensuring they can apply tools like Value Stream Mapping, 5S, and Kaizen in their specific industry context.

Lead Improvement Projects: Drive complex Lean projects for clients, achieving significant outcomes such as cost reduction, improved OTD, and increased productivity in manufacturing environments.

Facilitate and Coach: Lead Lean events and workshops at client sites, providing hands-on coaching to teams on their Lean journey, from automotive assembly lines to food production facilities.

Develop Training Materials: Create consistent, high-quality training materials tailored to client needs, ensuring effective learning for Lean initiatives in varied manufacturing settings.

Manage Project Pipelines: Oversee the Lean project pipeline for VDS clients, prioritizing and sequencing initiatives for maximum impact across industries.

Sustain Lean Transformation: Initiate and sustain long-term Lean transformation for clients, embedding Lean practices into their organizational culture, whether in aerospace, food, or other manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Lean Master or Lean Sensei, with a proven track record in Lean transformations across manufacturing industries.

Expertise in Lean methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, Value Stream Mapping).

Strong facilitation and mentoring skills, with experience training diverse teams in manufacturing settings.

Ability to lead complex projects independently in a remote setting with 80% travel to client sites.

Excellent communication skills, with experience developing training materials and presenting to stakeholders in varied industries.

Familiarity with private equity or diverse manufacturing environments (e.g., aerospace, automotive, food production) is a plus.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification preferred.

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking: Ability to design Lean strategies that align with client goals across manufacturing sectors.

Self-Motivation: Discipline to manage workload and deliverables remotely.

Adaptability: Comfort with travel and evolving client needs in diverse industries.

Leadership: Proven ability to inspire and sustain cultural change in manufacturing environments.

Compensation and Structure

This is a 1099 independent contractor role with competitive project-based compensation.

Rates based on experience and project scope, payable upon deliverable completion.

Contractors are responsible for taxes and insurance; all expenses are reimbursed.

Opportunity for ongoing project work with VDS clients across a variety of manufacturing industries.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter to Careers VDS Consulting with the subject line “Lean Master (1099) Application – [Your Name].” Include examples of past Lean projects or transformations in manufacturing industries. VDS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our contractor network.

Closing Date: Applications accepted until filled.

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