Director, Lean Learning & Development
11/8/2009
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Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Food
Sales - Marketing
Consumer Products
Manages Others: Not Specified
Job Type: Management
Req'd Education: 4 Year Degree
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Ref ID: 142459

Company Overview

Since 1906, people just like you have come to know Kellogg as a company they can rely on for great-tasting, high-quality foods. With 2006 sales of almost $11 billion, Kellogg Company is the world’s leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, frozen waffles and meat alternatives.

At Kellogg Company, we’re dedicated to the things that set us apart and make us better. With different backgrounds, cultures and experiences, everyone brings something valuable to our team. We thrive on the diverse talents of our employees, and we expect all of our team members to respect those talents. There’s always a better idea just around the corner and, with support, creative thoughts become brilliant working solutions. At Kellogg Company, it’s all about being yourself, being accepted, and being successful.
Job Description
Kellogg's is currently seeking a Director, of Lean Learning & Development. The responsibilities are, but not limited to:

Development and coordination of Lean Knowledge Scope and standardization for KNA Organization

Development of Lean training modules including:
oBasic Lean Overview
o5S
oValue Stream Mapping
o5 Why's
oRoot Cause Problem Solving
oFishbone Analysis
oMCRS
oAsset Care
oReliability Centered Maintenance

Collaborating with KNA Communications to implement Lean Lunch & Learns & general communications

Working with Organizational Development to develop training schedule Training the Trainer on Lean Training Modules

Coordinating the scheduling of Lean Trainers to teach Lean Modules

Developing roadmap for longer term vision of lean, overall business improvement and linkages to business strategy

Work on overall Lean communications plan linking to business strategy

Coordinate Six Sigma Green Belt & Lean Practitioner certification plans

Development of sequential, comprehensive Lean Training Program

Integrate lean within the KBLM attributes

Coordinate standardization of KNA lean applications

Lead efforts to improve process touchpoints for relative lean opportunities

Management of training and best practice documentation within document repository (Share Point)

Coordination of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Standard Operating Condition (SOC) standardization and documentation in KNA supply chain.

Accountable for auditing the effectiveness of training processes.

With 2008 sales of nearly $13 billion, Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) is the world's leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, frozen waffles, and meat alternatives.

The company's brands include Kellogg's�, Keebler�, Pop-Tarts�, Eggo�, Cheez-It�, All-Bran�, Mini-Wheats� Nutri-Grain�, Rice Krispies�, Special K�, Chips Deluxe�, Famous Amos�, Sandies�, Carr's�, Bear Naked�, Kashi�, MorningStar Farms�, Gardenburger� and Stretch Island�. Kellogg products are manufactured in 19 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries around the world.

Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

Kellogg EOE M/F/D/V
Job Requirements
Experience Required:

10 Years of experience with Lean methodologies.

5+ Years of Lean training and direct involvement in leading a organizational Lean transformation

Bachelors Degree in related field is desired

Excellent interpersonal skills, including a high level of cross-functional experience, communication to and with all levels, effective collaboration and influencing skills

Demonstrated ability to manage a strategic focus balanced with a practical/pragmatic approach

Strong ability to manage/influence teams to deliver the right results on time

Six Sigma experience preferred
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