Lean Coach
Core
Provide hands-on coaching and guidance to implement Toyota Production System (TPS) methodologies on the shop floor to enhance operational excellence in manufacturing.
Role type
Lean Coach (Manufacturing)
Builds
Operational excellence across production and support functions via TPS implementation
Domain
Aerospace and precision manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical/clinical work' based on options, but context is manufacturing. Re-evaluating options: 'physical/clinical work' is the only one fitting hands-on shop floor. Actually, none fit perfectly except 'physical/clinical work' as a catch-all for physical work, or perhaps the prompt implies 'product features' for the improvements. Let's stick to the closest fit for 'hands-on support' and 'implementation'. The options are fixed. 'physical/clinical work' is the only one involving direct physical presence/work. However, 'product features' might be the output of the improvements. Let's look at the list again: production ML models, product features, dashboards & analysis, research, client delivery, infrastructure, physical/clinical work. 'Physical/clinical work' is the best fit for 'direct shop floor coaching'.)
Required skills
Toyota Production System (TPS) principles and tools, Kaizen event facilitation, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, SMED, Daily Management systems, problem-solving using Toyota Business Practices (TBP), coaching supervisors and team leaders, quality systems knowledge, high-mix low-volume production understanding
Preferred skills
Lean or Six Sigma certification, aerospace supply chain dynamics, precision machining or assembly operations
Technologies
Toyota Business Practices (TBP), Value Stream Mapping, 5S, SMED, Daily Management systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate kaizen events and improvement projects, provide direct coaching in fundamental TPS tools, train and mentor teams in problem-solving, support daily management systems and visual management, guide implementation of lean tools (5S, SMED, etc.), coach supervisors in TPS leadership behaviors, document and share best practices, lead problem-solving activities, support quality improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
