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Operational Excellence / Lean Facilitator (Contract)
Position: Operational Excellence / Lean Facilitator (Contract)
Employer: Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
City: Calgary
State/Province: AB
Valid Until: Apr 14, 2026
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

Operational Excellence/Lean Facilitator

Reports To: Director of Training Services (Prairies)

Direct Reports: None

Travel: up to 75% in MB,AB,SK as required.

 

 
Position Summary:
This role is a two-year contract role. Provide Training and support primarily to CME external members. CME Lean facilitators work closely with manufacturers, supporting them in their operational Excellence journey. The role delivers training, assessments, and coaches the organization on its operational excellence journey. This contract role will support the development and pilot of new programs related to technology adoption, sustainable supply chain, reliability, and AI adoption.

Location: Alberta (remote).

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Training Facilitation
  • Own, prepare, and deliver Lean 101
  • Own, prepare, and deliver the Lean Level 1 (Yellowbelt Program)
  • Own, prepare, and deliver the Lean level 11(Greenbelt Program)
  • Own, prepare and deliver Supervisory Leadership programs
  • Own, prepare, and deliver operational assessments.
  • Own, prepare, and deliver reliability training programs.
  • Facilitate the delivery of a Lean consortium
  • Customize and tailor to individual manufacturers’ needs for private training delivery upon request with support.
  • Provide Lean program development support to members
  • Work with the company facilitators and partners across the country to ensure methods and messages are consistent
  • Actively support business development by raising awareness of and filling out training programs and workshops.
  • Prepare, own, and deliver 'Sustainable Supplier' training
  • Maintain positive, constructive relationships with all manufacturing members and clients while coaching members on operation excellence best practices. Ensure that the coaching adds value to the members’ business operations.
  • Compile and share success stories

Other Duties:

  • Support the promotion of Lean among Canadian manufacturers.
  • Provide information to prospective members on the entire program and services provided by the company
  • Promote events and programs
  • Support and attend events as required
  • Actively participate and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Qualifications:

  • Adult Instructor/Education certification is an asset
  • 9-12 years of manufacturing managerial experience, preferably with 3-5 years of Lean implementation experience.
  • Industry experience in agriculture, food processing, fabrication in the defense supply chain, or aerospace preferred.
  • 3-5 years of commissioning equipment and/or technology in a manufacturing setting preferred.
  • Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines; strong attention to detail and the ability to work with colleagues are essential.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with all stakeholders—internal and external. A proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a team is also a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Valid passport for travel