Lean Coach (Operational Excellence) - Manufacturing

Job#: 26-01343Location: Baton Rouge, LA or Beaumont, TX. (On Site)Duration:  Long-Term Contract (2+ Years)Experience: 10+ years preferredSalary Range: $65.00 - $75.00/hr.SummarySeeking an experienced Lean Coach to support operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing and plant operations. This role partners closely with plant leadership to evaluate operational workflows, identify inefficiencies, and guide teams in implementing practical Lean improvements that enhance productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.The Lean Coach will work directly with Plant Managers, Operations Leaders, and Technical Teams to drive continuous improvement efforts within manufacturing environments supporting the company’s lubricants and grease production network. This role is part of Global Operations, a center of expertise responsible for optimizing operations across global manufacturing facilities.ResponsibilitiesCoach plant leadership and operational teams on Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologiesEvaluate manufacturing processes, production workflows, and plant operations to identify opportunities for efficiency and waste reductionFacilitate Lean workshops, Kaizen events, and process improvement initiativesConduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and operational process analysis to identify bottlenecks and inefficienciesSupport plant leaders in implementing practical and sustainable operational improvementsGuide teams in understanding why previous Lean initiatives may have failed and how to implement improvements effectivelyPartner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve production reliability, throughput, and operational performanceDevelop and monitor operational performance metrics and improvement KPIsMentor plant supervisors and operations leaders on continuous improvement practicesTechnical Requirements (Experience Needed)Manufacturing & Plant OperationsStrong understanding of industrial manufacturing or plant operations environmentsExperience with process manufacturing, production workflows, and operational process optimizationFamiliarity with maintenance, reliability, and asset utilization in plant environmentsAbility to evaluate plant-floor operations and operational inefficienciesLean & Continuous Improvement Tools (Hands-on)Value Stream Mapping (VSM)Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)Kaizen / Continuous Improvement eventsWaste elimination (TIMWOODS)Standard Work developmentVisual management systemsProcess flow optimizationOperational performance managementOperational Metrics & PerformanceOverall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)Production throughput and capacity utilizationDowntime and equipment reliabilityCycle time and process lead timesYield, scrap, and rework ratesMaintenance efficiency and asset utilizationLabor productivityIndustrial Systems Knowledge (Preferred)MES, SAP (ERP preferred), CMMS, production planning and plant performance dashboardsIdeal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is an experienced operational leader with hands-on manufacturing or plant leadership experience who understands both the potential and limitations of Lean methodologies.Required:10+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or plant environmentsBackground in manufacturing, petrochemical, chemical, refinery, or industrial production environmentsPrevious leadership experience such as:o Plant Managero Operations Managero Production Managero Manufacturing Supervisoro Plant Superintendent​Preferred:Experience leading operational improvement or Lean initiativesStrong credibility working with experienced plant leadership teamsAbility to translate Lean theory into practical operational improvementsEducation: Bachelor's Degree preferred; HS Diploma/GED required with minimum of 10 years experience in related role.Benefits:The benefits available with this position include:Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)Continuous Employment Development and LearningOngoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement401KHealthcare Group Medical Coverage & Healthcare for California onlyDental Insurance CoverageVision Insurance CoverageBasic Life Insurance & AD&DLong Term DisabilityVoluntary Short-Term DisabilityDirect DepositHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsCenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere