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Lean Coach

Midland, TX · On-site

Develop Lean Practitioners * Provide Lean Awareness and LP training * Coach 2-5 LPs toward ... We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything ...

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Lean Coordinator

Justin, TX · On-site

Train and mentor lean champions to drive continuous improvement independently across fabrication ... Minimum 2 years as a Lean practitioner; hands-on experience with Lean tools required. * Proven ...

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Lean practitioners, including those working as independent contractors, typically earn between $50,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and project scope. Many also charge hourly rates ranging from $50 to $200 or more for consulting services. Compensation varies based on industry, location, and the complexity of the improvement initiatives.
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Lean Coach

Lean Coach

Bedrock

Midland, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Lean Coach
Location: Midland/Carlsbad
Skill Sets Needed: project management, field operations & engineering interface, change management, coordination
Career Benefits:
  • Ability to work directly with field operations and leadership
  • Exposure to breadth of EM capabilities in cross-functional teams
  • Part of broader Upstream Operations Continuous Improvement Community
  • Good steppingstone for someone with limited-to-no Ops experience to get involved directly in front lines

Position Description:
  • Engage with all levels of the local field operations organization to embed the principles and structure of the Lean Management Framework, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
  • Develop being certified as Lean Coach (Level 3 skill)
  • Project Management (50%): Lead lean projects to drive continuous improvement across Permian operations
    • Lead larger, more complex end-to-end projects that directly link to strategic objectives (ex. Team-based routing, Dashboarding, etc.)
    • Leverage EM Lean Standard to identify lean projects in support of key business goals
    • Coordinate calculation, tracking and validation of project benefits
  • Field Interface (25%): Develop Lean Practitioners
    • Provide Lean Awareness and LP training
    • Coach 2-5 LPs toward certification and completion of lean projects
  • Leadership Interface (25%): Provide Leadership Coaching
    • Provide Lean Leader training
    • Coach leadership in principles of Lean including Leaders Standard Work

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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