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# Lean Practitioner / Coach

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Omaha, NE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $106,200.0 - $167,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Outlook, Data Centers, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Minitab, SAP (Applications), Microsoft SharePoint, Visual Systems
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ne/elkhorn/48dade0c-d0fc-4157-a59e-1ae3e0644e3e

## About the Role

Operations
Leadership
Management
Mentorship
Innovation
Compassion
Reliability
Benchmarking
Hoshin Kanri
Data Analysis
Investigation
Problem Solving
Lean Principles
Telephone Skills
Microsoft Outlook
Analytical Skills
Change Management
Biopharmaceuticals
Project Management
Lean Manufacturing
Influencing Skills
Kaizen Methodology
Process Improvement
Contingent Workforce
Six Sigma Black Belt
Value Stream Mapping
Continuous Monitoring
Operational Excellence
Productivity Improvement
Good Manufacturing Practices
Continuous Improvement Process, * Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Biology, Engineering, or related field.

 * Minimum 5 years of experience in a continuous improvement environment within biopharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or quality. Military service, coursework, and degrees may be considered as alternatives.
 * Proven experience in project facilitation and project management.
 * Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and trend visualization.
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, Minitab).
 * Ability to coach and influence at all levels, with demonstrated change management skills.
 * Hands-on experience deploying lean tools and concepts in multiple environments.
 * Familiarity with strategy deployment (Hoshin Kanri, Policy Deployment) and A3 Thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Project Management Certification.
 * Formal Lean training or advancement in our Company's Competency System.
 * Lean Practitioner Certification
 * Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt Certification
 * Ability to lead transformational change

Required Skills:
Change Driver, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Monitoring, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Kaizen (Continuous Improvement), Lean Principles, Operational Excellence, Process Improvements, Project Management, Roadmapping, Site Implementation

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Operational Excellence to serve as our Company's Production System Lead at our Elkhorn, NE facility. In this role, you will act as a Lean Practitioner, Coach, and Project Manager, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the site. You will lead the development and execution of the site's improvement strategy, serving as the primary point of contact for Production System initiatives.

As a Lean Practitioner and Coach, you will identify, analyze, and implement improvements while mentoring colleagues at all levels to embed lean principles into daily operations. As a Project Manager, you will lead strategic projects focused on improving supply reliability, increasing productivity, and reducing costs. This is an ideal role for a pioneer of transformational change.

This role is part of a larger network of similar positions, and offers the opportunity to work with regional and global resources to identify best practices and benchmarking for production system implementation., Lean Practitioner / Coach

 * Initiate and implement improvement projects using Lean tools (e.g., Standardization, 5S, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, SMED, Capacity Analysis/Debottlenecking).
 * Provide hands-on support for operational problem-solving and cross-functional investigations using scientific problem-solving techniques.
 * Coach lean roadmaps and deliver training on foundational competencies (tier management, problem solving, leader standardized work, standardized work, and Hoshin Kanri).
 * Act as a role model for continuous improvement, inclusion, and change management while developing colleagues at all organizational levels.
 * Serve as point of contact to plant manager and regional team for production system implementation.

Lean Project Manager

 * Facilitate value scouting workshops and Kaizen events.
 * Lead larger cost-savings and productivity improvement projects to achieve business objectives., Advocacy
Equities
Mechanics
Innovation
Investments
Mutual Funds
Communication
Inbound Calls
Vision Insurance
Growth Mindedness
Financial Services
Willingness To Learn
Securities (Finance)
Continuous Development
Creative Problem Solving
Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities
FINRA Series 7 (General Securities Representative)
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Gmail
Finance
Anaplan
Accruals
Budgeting
Marketing
Dashboard
Annuities
Leadership
Management
Accounting
Wholesaling
Forecasting
Stewardship
Fundraising
Communication
Financial Data
Tax Accounting
Budget Analysis
Social Security
Virtual Training
Change Management
Budget Management
Financial Analysis
Expense Management
Process Improvement
Business Objectives
Variance Explanation
Artificial Intelligence
Employment Applications
Employee Assistance Programs
Health And Wellness Coaching
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Hoisting
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Renovation
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Data Centers
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Subcontracting
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Microsoft Office
SAP Applications
Quality Assurance
Project Schedules
Project Management
Logistics Planning
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Microsoft SharePoint
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