Lean Practitioner

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $70/hour W2
United States, Washington, Everett
Sep 25, 2025
Job Title: Lean Practitioner Location: Everett WA Duration: 6 months assignment with possible extension. Shift Schedule: 1st shift 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Pay Rate: $70/hour Job Description: Coaching, leading and partnering with manufacturing, functional support, and management on systematic problem-solving activities Promoting continuous improvement and problem-solving culture and tools Facilitating or coaching facilitation of continuous improvement workshops such as Accelerated Improvement Workshops, Value Stream Mapping, 3P, Autonomous Maintenance Workshops, Distribution Kaizens, Table Top, Moonshine, Kamishibai, Point of Use, Leader Standard Work, and Tier Boards Leading, facilitating, and project-managing improvement workshops and systematic problem-solving efforts in focus areas Supporting more advanced and complex process improvements Instructing others in continuous improvement tools and principles using standardized lesson materials. Assists in formatting updated training materials. Supporting, coaching and partnering with a team at Senior Manager/Executive level to implement, grow, and sustain the Daily Management structure and cadence Participating in strategy development Removing roadblocks for teams, while mentoring them to do the same for themselves - teach, inspire and empower Assisting less advanced practitioners in proper usage of Lean tools Participating in or leading maturity evaluation and assessment activities. Reflecting on LMO-internal processes and BPS standards to systematically problem-solve and continuously improve (e.g., Tier Boards, Kamishibai, 5S) Work will primarily occur on 1st shift, while occasionally also supporting 2nd and 3rd shifts Maintaining individual development plan Must Haves: Lean practitioner experience (open to a level 3 or 4) Problem solving skills, negotiation skills Presentation skills Quick learner comfortable in a fast paced environment Basic computer skills: PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel Required Education: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.). Required Experience: 10+ years of experience as Lean practitioner experience. 10+ years of experience Facilitating or coaching facilitation of continuous improvement workshops such as Accelerated Improvement Workshops, Value Stream Mapping, 3P, Autonomous Maintenance Workshops, Distribution Kaizens, Table Top, Moonshine, Kamishibai, Point of Use, Leader Standard Work, and Tier Boards.