11 - Senior Consultant, Continuous Improvement

Senior Consultant, Continuous ImprovementFacilitate the development of the site/function strategy deployment plans for the senior management team and the management system to monitor the plan and measure its impact. Incorporate the CI (Lean and Six Sigma) vision into all elements of the plan. Recognized subject matter expert on Lean and Six Sigma principles, systems, methods and tools. Responsible for driving CI to support the COS journey within Celestica. This will involve delivering training, coaching, mentoring and direct facilitation to support others in delivering high standards of execution using CI methodologies.Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:Develop and promote a principle-based CI culture in the site/function and beyondEnsure that CI always supports the flow of value to customers, both internal and externalContinually assess and reflect on the effectiveness of the strategy deployment and CI culture building - manage appropriate adjustments in execution to ensure delivery of objectives to the site/functionCo-lead the site/function CI Committee with the site/function leader to ensure alignment and engagement of CI resources, prioritization and execution of CI activities aligned to the site/function strategy deployment plans, monitoring of appropriate metrics, CI recognition and appropriate reflection on the site/function strategy deployment plansLead or facilitate the management gemba ("go and see") with the site/function leader and all direct staff to understand how the work is done, act as coaches, establish and communicate a vision for CI culture and ensure its implementation.Promote gemba activities within the organization.Facilitate the adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework StandardsKeep informed of best practices in the both broader Celestica network and the industry so that new ideas can be integrated back into the site/functionEnsure that the site/function leader and direct staff participate in charter reviews, kaizen/project readouts and CI recognition activities, so that senior management support is visible to the site/function employee populationIdentify the good CI activities within the site/function and bestow appropriate rewards & recognition. For example, Best Of Site/Function activities are identified and shared in Operations Central.Contribute to the development of the skills of the CI team to ensure that they can effectively perform their responsibilities, enabling development for career progressionCollaborate with regional and corporate CI teams for the Continuous Improvement activities executionIdentify and lead cross-functional projects that involve solving complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors to reduce/eliminate variation and/or wasteFacilitate and mentor improvement and/or transformation efforts. Provide subject matter expertise on an as needed basis.Provide training for CI for Employees, CI for Leadership, Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certificationsKnowledge/Skills/Competencies:Demonstrated experience of identifying the need for and implementing process improvements that resulted in significant gains in operational efficienciesDemonstrated success in leading/facilitating a CI transformationStrong professional acumen and effective written and verbal communication skillsProven project management and organizational skills and expertiseMust have the ability to handle multiple priority tasks in a manner that meets business requirementsExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to influence and lead without direct authority by acting as a change agentTrains/coaches/mentors others in CI subject matterThe ability to apply the scientific method through PDCA or DMAIC to solve complex cross-functional and technical problems where the symptom(s) and/or root cause(s) are not understoodThe ability to analyze data with strong technical mathematical skillsExperience in key facets of complex manufacturing and support function environmentsProven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organizationExperience navigating within a matrix organizationCelstica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.