• Continuous Improvement Lead

    Insight Global (Houston, TX)


    Job Description

    Insight Global is seeking a Lean Coach to join a team of 5 at a large utility company here in Houston full-time. This individual will play a highly strategic role in enhancing business performance by helping leaders and business units improve their capabilities through lean management theories and techniques. The Lean Coach will drive operational excellence by providing one-on-one coaching to senior leaders, supporting weekly operating reviews, leading training sessions and workshops, and guiding the rollout of the lean operating system across all levels of the organization. Responsibilities include coaching leadership on visual management and problem-solving, facilitating change management activities, leading event-based improvements, and standardizing work to eliminate waste. This role requires strong communication skills to engage with senior stakeholders, deep understanding of lean tools and methodologies, and the ability to both coach and be coached. The ideal candidate will bring experience in transforming organizations to be more customer-centric and will mentor junior team members while managing multiple concurrent initiatives. Travel may be required up to 25%.

     

    We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

     

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    Skills and Requirements

     

    Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as Lean, Operations Research, Business, or Organizational Management with 5-8 years of relevant experience

     

    Minimum of 5 years of experience in lean methodologies, Hoshin, process improvement, project management, financial analytics and/or relevant experience in utility industry with track record of savings and strategic financial impact Indirect or direct leadership experience

     

    MBA or other Masters

     

    Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification

     

    Experience in gas or electric utility industry

     

    Experience setting lean operational management systems

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    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].