Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ · 17 hours ago
SENIOR LEAN COACH
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is seeking a Senior Lean Coach to mentor leaders and empower teams in building a culture of continuous improvement. The role involves integrating Lean methodologies across agency functions and leading high-visibility projects to drive waste reduction and enhance organizational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Partner with unit leadership to drive daily continuous improvement initiatives
You will integrate Lean tools and methodologies across the value stream, collaborating with cross-functional leaders to achieve strategic project goals
Coordinate and facilitate specialized Lean training, including AMS Tools and Principles, AMS Behaviors and Coaching, Standard Work, Kaizen, Visual Management, and New Employee Orientation (NEO)
Lead project team meetings and provide expert guidance to Project Team Leaders
Facilitate collaborative problem-solving to analyze data and implement process solutions, proactively identifying barriers and solicit help from leadership when needed
Maintain regular engagement with teams to ensure project milestones are met
Develop and maintain visual management tools to track value stream performance and reports to section unit leadership as required on progress of projects
Support the identification, prioritization, and selection of high-impact projects
Focus on optimizing existing processes to drive waste reduction, cost control, and overall organizational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of Lean concepts, principles, and tools focused on maximizing customer value, minimizing waste, and fostering a culture of continuous problem-solving
Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and management frameworks
Knowledge of business operations, Kaizen facilitation, and the integration of continuous improvement into daily workflows
Knowledge of section-specific services and customer needs, and how state and federal regulatory frameworks affect value stream products, services, and processes
Excellent analytical skills with ability to focus on high-level strategic plans down to detailed project plans
Strong skills in program and project management, data-driven analysis, cross-functional team facilitation, and relationship building
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Access) and digital collaboration tools such as Mural, and Trello
Proficiency implementing process improvement within section unit projects
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external customers
Ability to promote effective team development, encourage collaboration across large teams, address conflicts and obstacles and guide teams to achieve desired results
Ability to develop strong working relationships with team members, peers, and management at all levels
Ability to thrive in a challenging work environment to consistently deliver quality service and help section units serve the citizens effectively
Ability to transform a project vision into a defined scope and drive results while working with available resources and timeline requirements
Ability to speak to all audiences through the organization, understanding the various needs of audience members, and tailoring the message to address their concerns
Ability to handle sensitive inquiries with tact, professional diplomacy, and timely precision
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in the field of environmental management, operations management, engineering, business administration, or other related discipline
3+ years of experience in applying Lean methodologies and facilitating team-based problem-solving events
3+ years of experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
10 paid holidays per year
Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities
Company
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ
☁️💧♻️ Clean Air, Safe Water, Healthy Land for Everyone in #AZ.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Karen Peters
CEO
David Crowfoot
Chief Information Security Officer
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