Director, Global Six Sigma,   $500 Million Global Manufacturer,  SE Coast, USA

Opportunity Introduction                  

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We’re looking for an experienced Six Sigma leader with broad business acumen, global perspective and experience, and the ability to drive, facilitate and sustain change in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial environment.  

The selected individual will become our client’s Director, Global Six Sigma, and leverage her or his outstanding leadership, communications and technical skills to create significant and lasting impact and value at all levels of this organization.  

And yes, it’s going to take an ambitious, determined and committed “A-player” to reap the rewards of success in this demanding role.  But what business transformation worthy of that designation wouldn’t be a major problem-solving opportunity, and a challenge of such caliber that it rigorously tests the mettle of even the best Six Sigma pros in today’s competitive manufacturing world?  

Could you be up to this challenge?    

The Position
 If you’re the right person for this position it’s going to be pretty obvious to us both that you’ve already done a lot of this once or twice before.  Negotiated, developed and set company-wide improvement objectives and goals. Led the corporate and site-level strategy and tactical teams. Championed and facilitated DMAIC and DFSS initiatives. Developed and led the Black Belt project teams. Built and tracked metrics, and then improved, rebuilt and retracked them again.  Trained, coached, counseled. And demonstrated that you, individually and together with the teams you led, could deliver the goods.

So, why then, might this position interest an expert like you?  Why could this be the right “next step” in building your career? And why must you take a closer look? 

Here’s Why

Company Background

Our client is a leading global Tier Two supplier to the automotive industry, as well as a supplier to USA broader industrial and medical markets.  With revenues of approximately $500 million and over 2500 employees worldwide, the company has five manufacturing facilities in the US, two in the UK, and one in France.  China is next.  A private company, our client is owned by a major New York-based private equity firm which also holds controlling or significant minority interests in companies around the world that generate over $60 billion in annual revenues.

Conclusions -

1. You experience top management visibility and impact opportunity in a business that’s a size you can really get your hands around
2. You do hands-on international management in Europe and Asia
3. You receive exposure to private equity management issues and build direct understanding of how private investor-owned business leadership works
4. You have a shot at career growth opportunities here and also within other portfolio companies 

Real-World Six Sigma Commitment

This company is about Six Sigma Quality in everything it does. Perfection is the target.  They understand that conformity and consistency are critical to their customers.  Every associate is involved in the pursuit of Quality and continually strives for excellence and ways to pass cost savings to the customer.  Manufacturing Excellence is delivered through:  

• Philosophy of Lean Enterprise 
• Focus on process efficiencies through Six Sigma techniques
• Real-time data for real-time decision making
• Cost-down and cost-out culture throughout the organization 

Conclusions  –

1. You already have the core corporate support you need for your Six Sigma success
2. You won’t need to reinvent the Six Sigma wheel; build on the foundation, and make it even better, and take it to the next level
3. You’ll  develop the business skill sets and senses to drive Lean Six Sigma at broader and deeper operational and executive levels 

Opportunity

“Best people” is where it all begins. Our client’s commitment to quality, innovation, sales and service begins with their people (possible you?). Attracting and retaining talent is key to the company’s success, and because they want only the best, they deliver exactly that in return:  competitive compensation, a healthy benefit package, additional opportunity for rewards, and always career growth possibilities.

Conclusions  –  Please draw your own.  And if you are indeed among the best-in-class Six Sigma practitioners today, perhaps an image of your possible next step on the career ladder is already forming in your mind. 

Some Additional Details

The position of Director, Six Sigma reports to a company Vice President who is personally very strong and hands-on in continuous improvement, and also holds other major operational responsibilities within the business. He in turn, works directly for the CEO, who has also been personally and directly (Gemba level) involved in Six Sigma and Lean throughout his career.  You’ll be in good company.

The position is based on the Southeastern Coast of the US in a college town which is also known for its attractive seaside resort areas. Lifestyle is appropriate to the setting with scenic beaches and seafood abounding, and with ample cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities available as well. 

Travel should amount to no more than 50%, and a good portion of that would be considered local (not necessarily over night).   

Requirements

You’ll need to be a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt from a recognized program, with at least a BS/BA in Engineering from a top university (an MBA would weigh strongly in your favor). 

We’d like to see a minimum of 10 years Six Sigma operations improvement leadership experience with proven results, leading major change initiatives (multiple Black Belts, multiple locations, globally).

You must also show a few years of hands-on operations (manufacturing)  or plant management experience at some point in your career.  While some consulting background could be beneficial, our ideal candidate will most likely have built the bulk of his or her expertise while excelling as an internal agent of change.  

Finally, you should genuinely believe in change, continuous improvement and growth, both professionally and personally. 

Connect with Us

Please connect with me in whatever way is most convenient for you. We share no information about you with anyone outside our firm until we’ve agreed on this with you. 

No resume?  That’s OK.  If you feel very strongly that you meet all our criteria, let’s talk first.  Call me… 

And, lastly, if you know someone who is absolutely the perfect candidate for this outstanding position, please let them know about the opportunity, or refer them to me in total confidence.

Adam Zak, CEO,  Adam Zak Executive Search 

 az@LeanRecruiter.com  http://LeanRecruiter.com 

+1 (847) 304-5301 direct

Adam Zak Executive Search - Executive Recruiters for the Lean Enterprise

Global Leader in Lean Manufacturing Consulting

Moscow, Russia

Our client is a major international consulting firm, one of the top global consultancies, which has built a specialized functional Lean Manufacturing practice area within its Operations Group.  The Firm has set the standards of excellence in top management consulting for over three-quarters of a century. They advise decision makers in leading companies, the public sector, non-profit organizations, and innovative, fast-growing start-ups around the globe. Over 6,000 consultants are dedicated to fulfilling their mission: to help clients achieve substantial and lasting improvement in their performance.

We are searching for talented individuals to join our client’s team of consultants working in Lean Manufacturing. We seek a limited number of world-class, hands-on experts in Lean manufacturing systems and processes (Toyota Production System-based expertise).  Individuals will join the firm as consultants/specialists, or very senior level, seasoned consultants with very strong subject matter expertise, and will relocate to and work out of the Moscow, Russia office. 

Why Might You be Interested in This Position?

Today, achieving excellence in manufacturing increasingly brings competitive advantage. Are you interested in developing innovative change processes in production and helping clients to implement them? Are you looking for a professional environment in which you can continuously develop your own knowledge and skills? 

Our client offers unique opportunities to use your knowledge creatively to influence others. As a Specialist in Lean Manufacturing, you will work in a team of consultants in the role of expert in engineering or manufacturing, helping clients to achieve new performance highs. You will make an important contribution to the analysis, design and realization of Lean Manufacturing approaches, developing tailor-made solutions working closely with clients. You will share your experience and knowledge with colleagues internationally, thereby expanding our know-how and refining our approaches in the field of Lean Manufacturing. The Firm offers personalized training programs to prepare you for the job and attractive conditions and career prospects, depending on your experience.

Responsibilities

The Lean Manufacturing Specialist (LMS) will be an active member of a rapidly growing Eastern European/Russian practice of Lean Manufacturing/Toyota Production System professionals on our client’s team.  This individual will participate on client engagements within various manufacturing organizations to assist in facilitating transformations to lean production environments. Along with senior team members the LMS will also offer client management support and advice on strategic and operational questions relating to Lean Manufacturing.  The LMS will undertake changes both in terms of production system redesign, as well as improvement to the execution of the production system – thus the work will range from shop floor improvements to fundamental changes of work processes, information flows, and material flows.

Professional Background

We expect that this individual would have roots in production, engineering or manufacturing at the shop floor level, and through team and task leadership of mixed-ability individuals, would have risen up to the rigorous management of a manufacturing activity.  This individual would have been taught lean manufacturing concepts and has had the role of introducing said concepts on the shop floor, been placed in charge of continuous improvement teams, and therefore has a track record of having clear and personal impact on productions settings.

Specifics

·        You have a solid knowledge, based on practical experience, of all areas of Lean Manufacturing, e.g., the Toyota Production System, kaizen methods, TP, TQM, policy deployment, JIT, Kanban, Hoshin, SMED, 5S, Poka Yoke

·        You have several years' professional experience in the introduction and implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts

·        You have an excellent university or technical college degree, with a technical or business specialization

·        You have outstanding analytical and conceptual skills 

·        You show great initiative and creativity, working well both on your own or in a team

·        You are confident, enthusiastic, personable, and mobile

You are able to convince others through your fluent written and spoken communications – in the language of the country where you will work, as well as in English.

Personal Characteristics

Highly motivated with a drive for personal excellence and client impact.  Bright, with a high energy level, tenacious and able to sustain effort over long periods of time, intellectual curiosity and broad vision.  A team player with exceptional problem-solving abilities, high level of personal initiative and the ability to function autonomously.  Self-confidence and comfort with new and rapidly changing situations and environments.

Location

Position is based out of Moscow, Russia office.  However, under certain circumstances, our client would consider another location in Eastern Europe, possibly Poland, the Czech Republic, or Hungary. 

Compensation

Excellent base salary, productivity incentive and comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance package designed to meet individual needs.

For further information:

Adam Zak, Principal

Adam Zak Executive Search, Executive Recruiting for the Lean Enterprise

POB 129, Barrington, IL 60011-0129, USA 

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