Company Profile:
**Lennox** (NYSE: LII) is an industry leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions founded over a century ago on the principles of integrity and innovation. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable, healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems.
**Job Description**:
The Operational Excellence Coordinator will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing lean programs, supporting Operational Excellence leaders, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
**Responsibilities**:
- Develop Lean Programs: Design and implement lean programs aimed at fostering a culture of continuous improvement across all departments within the organization.
- Support Operational Excellence Leaders: Assist Operational Excellence leaders in executing high-impact lean events, including value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, and other lean tools and techniques.
- Robust Kaizen Ideation Program: Enhance and manage the kaizen ideation program to ensure a steady flow of improvement ideas from employees at all levels.
- Establish the foundations for a High-Performance Team program: Facilitate the establishment of Continuous Improvement and High-Performance Teams, providing guidance and support to ensure their success.
- Provide Lean Trainings: Develop and deliver lean training programs for the direct workforce, including frontline employees, supervisors, and technicians, to build their understanding of lean principles and methodologies.
- Support the establishment of a Lean Competency Program: Collaborate with the Operational Excellence Leaders and other key stakeholders to develop a lean competency program aimed at enhancing the organization's capability in lean methodologies.
- Operational Excellence data analytics and Management of 5S audit program: To design, create and manage a robust data analytics visor for all Operational Excellence programs to strategically trigger new programs to enhance continuous improvement and ensure business results.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in operational excellence, lean manufacturing, or related fields.
- Clear understanding of lean principles and methodologies such as 5S, kaizen, standard work and other lean methods.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively train and coach employees at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.