Lean Coach

We are proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects we execute. We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so our employees and stakeholders benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

Job Description

We are looking for a Lean Coach/Manager with a specialized lean expertise to coach and mentor Design, Engineering, Fabrication and Construction teams. The position requires extensive experience in Lean methods/practices and improvement techniques with the focus being high level of proficiency in coaching/mentoring acquired through multiple cycles of observation of a
Sensei/Coach at work , supervised coaching and independently coaching implementation:

• Preventive Design in an EPFC environment/ Target Value Delivery
• Set Based Design/Set Based Concurrent Engineering
• Training Within Industry (TWI)
• Standard work in a Design/Engineering environment
• Leader Standard work , particularly as it relates to the work of Design Leads
• Toyota Kata
• Target Value Design (Including cost elements)
• Last Planner systems – Pull planning techniques
• Continuous flow in a heavy industry
• Total Productive Maintenance
• Visual Project Management with specific emphasis on critical phases/Agile Kanban
• Obeya /Mission Control
• Co-design/product development hackathons/Joint Design in a JDM environment with or without Target Value Design (TVD) objectives.
• Integrated Project Delivery


Must be authorized to work in the US.

Basic Job Requirements :

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering/
technical field.
• Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s degree or global equivalent) in engineering discipline/technical field, preferred.
• Experience ranging from 3 years upwards of intense application of Lean Methods (listed above) and Kaizen Activity within Design and Engineering. • • • Demonstrated experience of no less than 8 Events per year.
• Additionally, Experience ranging from 10 years upwards of intense application of Lean Methods and Kaizen Activity in general with preferred application in Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication and Construction.


We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

For more information, or to apply, contact Stephanie Warneke at stephanie.warneke@trsstaffing.com.