Senior Continuous Improvement Consultant-Independent Consultant (REMOTE)

Competitive Capabilities International (CCi) is growing rapidly and seeking to hire an experienced Senior Continuous Improvement Consultant as an Independent Contractor to provide consulting expertise and capability development to our clients in their implementation of TRACC products at a site level. This requires the Consultant to possess a deep understanding of the TRACC tools and materials (continuous improvement best practices), and to use this knowledge to work with the client and project leaders to formulate and implement plans and strategies for effective TRACC implementation and the delivery of transformational results. During execution of this plan, the Consultant will coach and mentor client teams to take ownership of their TRACC implementation and long-term maturity.

About this Role

This is a remote/home-based independent contractor position in the North-East or Central part of the United States that requires frequent travel to client sites within North America (Canada, United States, and Mexico).

In order to excel in this role you will need:

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management is required, while an MBA is preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) is required, while a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred
• 5+ years of experience in consulting and/or manufacturing operations, with Continuous Improvement experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Experience with use of structured problem-solving tools with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• Change management & Coaching skills
• Experienced Trainer and Facilitator.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must be fluent in English, Canadian French and/or Spanish are preferred
• Excellent listening and presentation skills
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office suite, Minitab, and MS Project
• Willingness to commit the additional time and effort necessary during periods of heavy workload in order to meet project milestones and implementation deadline
• Domestic travel up to 80% of the time and possible travel abroad when needed

You will make an impact by:

• Leading client assessment of TRACC Best Practices and performance, to assess client’s overall maturity stage
• Guiding clients in creating action plans to close the gaps identified during assessment, and support them in the execution of those plans using TRACC knowledge
• Ensuring the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives by proactively assessing customer needs on an ongoing basis, and formulating action plans where required
• Leading project teams of both CCI and client personnel in the implementation of improvement methodologies (DMAIC, Lean tools, etc.) to deliver quick wins for clients
• Leading the implementation of Daily Management Systems (DMS) (Tier structures with routine meetings, visual boards, problem solving)
• Delivering Best Practice related training at operator, middle and senior management levels, as well as coach these managers in the implementation of these practices, with the purpose of building the internal capability of the client to support the TRACC implementation
• Coaching and mentoring client teams and CCI consultants to take on more expanded roles
• Gathering and tracking information of key account metrics, and report on client performance to the Client Success Manager
• Ensuring that personal administrative responsibilities (timesheets, expenses, etc.) are done correctly and timely
• Implementing core TRACC’s (LMC, TW, VM, FI, 5S, STR, AC, AM, Quality, EHS), as well as able to gain/grow knowledge and become SME within specific TRACC’s.
• Staying up to date with TRACC material, continually reading the material to ensure knowledge of the TRACC material and its implementation
• Contributing to the CCI knowledge base by reviewing current CCI material and submitting improvement suggestions and assisting with product development when required