John Clements

Qualifications:

• University degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in process improvement / management consulting / project leading. External consulting experience is an asset. 
• Hands-on knowledge and application of the LEAN methodology and/or other Process Management and Optimization approaches, methodologies and tools (6Sigma, BPM, BPR, etc.) 
• Formal training in either Lean / Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / LSS Black Belt is mandatory
• Knowledge and experience of Project Management and Change Management methodologies and tools
• Drives for change through a strong ability to influence business partners and execute ideas through to completion
• Ability to work in complex, ambiguous and fast-pace environment
• Proven ability to create and maintain strong relationships across the organization at all levels
• Experience with influencing and negotiating with senior management
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and communication skills (geared to Senior Management) 
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, facilitation and change management skills, along with experience managing complex process improvement projects
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage expectations  
• Data driven, KPI driven and advanced in Microsoft Excel.  Knowing VBA programming is a plus.

On the job you will: 

• Guide, advise and influence senior management with respect to process management and optimization
• Assess the performance and capability of processes and operational groups (takt time, cycle time, throughput, productivity, etc.)
• Clearly define problem and/or objective, identify process scope, identify and collect data to derive process measures
• Conduct Kaizen events and facilitate problem solving sessions or workshops with operations teams
• Design efficient and effective process solutions (value streams, workflow, metrics, staffing, etc.)
• Lead project management activities including planning, scheduling, governance and execution to successful completion.
• Manage the controlled deployment of process and operational changes (pilots, change control, minimize go-live risks, etc.)
• Support the development of the Lean Management Program and related activities, methodologies and tools.
• Commit to self-development towards mastery of Lean practices, tools and methodologies, project management principles and industry knowledge.