Continuous Improvement Facilitator

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Tractor Supply Company


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Continuous Improvement Facilitator

Posted date [Jul-14-2010] (ID: 3743)

The Continuous Improvement Facilitator will lead TVS (Lean) Kaizens and Strategic Alignment initiatives to drive culture change and continuous improvement. As part of the continuous improvement process, this person will utilize Lean tools to ultimately reduce process cycle time, improve quality, and drive productivity.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our focus is on transactional Lean processes in our corporate office. At present, we are not focusing on manufacturing, factory or distribution Lean experts.

Job Title

Continuous Improvement Facilitator

Post Details
Posted By	Tractor Supply Company
Location	Tennessee
City	Brentwood
Job Function	Lean Enterprise Leader
Industry	Retail
Job Type	Full-time Employee
Salary / Rate	$80ks DOE
Minimum Certification	Lean Expert
Years of Experience	3 to 8 years
Job Number	293
Application Deadline


Company Overview	Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) is the largest operator of retail farm and ranch stores in the United States. We presently have more than 940 stores in 44 states and an e-commerce website at TractorSupply.com. We are a growth company and research indicates we have an opportunity to grow to 1,800 domestic Tractor Supply store locations. It is very exciting to be a part of this $3+ billion organization.
Key Responsibilities	Initiate continuous improvement through oversight, planning, value stream mapping, and facilitating of Kaizens and projects in order to drive sustainable results Implement Strategy Alignment structure and monitor its effectiveness. Mentor leadership in sustaining TVS cultural transformation. Conduct sustainment audits and reviews of process implementations Monitor process performance using visual management strategies to verify impact of continuous improvement efforts Conduct training in all phases of lean principles. Drive measurable improvements in productivity and flow.
Job Requirements	Essential Skills: Proficiency with Lean/Six Sigma tools and methodologies acquired through formal training and/or direct work experience Demonstrated team leadership and project management skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work independently, positively handle conflict, and work in a fast paced environment. High skill level with the Microsoft suite of software tools Strong facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and teaching skills Executive level presentation skills Ability to work overtime and travel up to 10%.
Education Requirements	Education and Experience: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business or engineering Minimum of 3 years experience implementing LEAN/Six Sigma and utilizing visual management Background in Transactional process improvement preferred Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.