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Job title: value stream coach location: remote (travel required) job summary: otc is seeking a value stream coach to drive lead the continuous improvement activities and build the lean capabilities of everyone in the value streamThis position implements and supports continuous improvement initiatives that bring about improvements which may include, but are not limited to safety, customer value proposition, quality, productivity, delivery, cycle, growth, margin expansion, and inventoryThe value stream coach is also responsible to build the lean capabilities of everyone in the value stream.
Responsibilities:
Support the value stream team in implementing lean transformation and daily management across the value stream.
Analyzes efficiency data to identify opportunities for improvements.
May supervise assigned operational excellence employees and provide necessary guidance to ensure goals are accomplished.
Plans process changes designed to improve efficiency.
Participates in gemba walks, continuous improvement initiatives, standard work development /modification /adherence, flow, takt time attainment, and problem-solving abnormalities causing takt misses.
Provides necessary training specific to lean transformation tools and methodology
Execute key activities as part of lean transformation and daily management including tasks such as; value stream analyses, cycle time analyses, waste identification, variation reduction, time studies, line balance improvements, work place analysis and improvement, create and implement standard work, and teach/coach line leaders.
Support the launch of all activities needed to incorporate lean transformation and daily management into the value stream culture, including:
Assisting in identifying on-going training needs
Supporting communication of the direction of lean transformation and daily management initiatives to employees
Utilizing a change management model to drive the lean culture transformation for the value stream
Ensure high levels of engagement for rapid improvement events and value stream(s)
Drive opex culture change through coaching of employees and leaders to drive lean behaviors, and follow the principles and practices of opex
Track all changes/improvements made to provide value stream leadership/management the assurance that changes are effective and lasting.
Review new procedures/controls and appraising the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and working with the value stream coach, site leader, department managers and supervisors to resolve any issues that might arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases
Execute other tasks and projects, as required.
Comply with the company`s policies and procedures including those related to ehs and iso.
Up to 50% travel required.
Experience
Coached high-level leaders throughout the value stream, including sales, cx, engineering, product management and operations, and ensured transformation priorities are aligned to the top overall business needs and operational excellence thinking is utilized in solution approaches.
Coached all processes through lean execution and behavior changesDeveloped a highly effective daily management processProvided coaching on basic lean fundamentals of one-piece flow, on demand, zero defects and standardized workDeployed techniques such as basic problem solving, kaizen and a3 thinking and tools including kanban, value stream mapping, visual management, pull, tpm, smed and 5s.
Coached and develop the full time opex change leaders and grew their opex knowledge and execution capabilitiesMentored the team to be true agents of changeImproved their change management capabilities (tools and behaviors) and ensured rigor around conducting rapid improvement events.
Demonstrated financial acumen that provided cost estimates and capital expenditure justification as necessary, and accurately projected and tracked savings.
Ensured compliance with standard processes and tools, supported the value stream team to develop and follow their personal standard work (leaders and associates) that yielded a culture of system, process, and behavior discipline that provided results using lean principles.
Extensive lean transformation experience and understanding of lean principles with a proven track record of changing culture and getting resultsSuccessfully led 100+ events over multiple value streams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of science, business administration or engineering.
5 - 8 years of related experience in the manufacturing or distribution industry.
Experience in continuous improvement (eg lean, 5s, six sigma, kaizen, etc.)
Strong knowledge in computers (ms office).
Technical skills, manufacturing processes, distribution process and / or materials knowledge.
Apics cpim certification or equivalent experience preferred.
Competencies:
Leadership through influence, coaching, mentoring, and teaching; ability to foster lean culture change in an environment with varying acceptance.
Extensive understanding of gemba-based continuous improvement tools/techniques.
Problem solving / analytical skills
Good interpersonal skills
Must possess strong written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences at the site level
Knowledge of the shingo model preferred
Ohio transmission corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employerWe do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Our benefits program includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan – additionally, we offer paid time off, short-and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, tuition assistance, and employee assistance program.
Otc is one of the largest industrial distributors and service providers in the united statesOur award-winning team is the market leader offering engineered solutions, technical solutions and aftermarket field support across a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, power generation, mining & aggregate, medical, food and beverage, chemical processing, and many moreWe are proud to serve such well-known companies such as toyota, dupont, dow, bp, ge, pitney bowes, honeywell, delphi, ford, timken, bayer, and freeport-mcmoranWe boast a broad range of services and design as well as a product portfolio which includes industrial automation, electric motors, drives, fluid power, mechanical power transmissions, air compression, pumping systems, finishing systems, dispense systems and fluid handling.
We employ over 1,600 employees in more than 57 locations … and growing! the otc team includes industry leading organizations that include otp industrial solutions, furey filter and pump, jci, ipeg, keller electrical, laron, buckeye pumps, pk controls, ohlheiser, air technologies, midway, contrast, fact, tape, etc.Our size and strength give us the resources to drive continuous improvement, while local decision-making enables the agility to quickly meet our client’s unique needs.
For over 50 years, employing and developing the best talent has been at the forefront of our successBy coupling our teams’ hands-on experience with a wide range of products from top vendors, we provide customers with the best quality products and technical application expertise and services at the lowest possible costsWhile our product lines have expanded significantly over the years, our commitment to integrity and fairness in all transactions with customers, suppliers and associates has been unwavering.
