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Position : Senior Continuous Improvement (CI) Coach 

Location : Doha, Qatar

Duration : 12 months

Work Status : Resident, Single

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the delivery of complex business improvement activities.  Role models the identification of opportunities for business improvement, aligned to strategic objectives and ‘must-win’ activities for the COMPANY
• Responsible for training, mentoring and coaching nominated employees who are often delivering improvement work in addition to their normal duties
• Responsible for developing business cases for improvement activities which are approved for execution to deliver agreed business improvement plans
• Responsible for ensuring that business improvement projects are completed to schedule and deliver business benefits, including tangible financial savings, safety improvements, reduced business risk and/or improved customer satisfaction
• Reports on progress of projects, related risks, issues and opportunities.  Includes dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones, the forthcoming pipeline, and any actions necessary to ensure success
• Develops continuous improvement plans/road maps for projects and areas of accountability
• Produces written reports and makes presentations using agreed templates and formats
• Resolves problems at root cause by applying ‘A3 thinking’, with quality tools and additional numerical / statistical analysis as required from the Lean Six Sigma methodology.  Identify follow on and replication opportunities.
• Deliver and complete the agreed number of A3 Problem solving activities, Green and Black Belt projects to the correct, auditable quality standard and on time:

• A3 Problem solving: up to 4 weeks
• Lean Six Sigma projects: 3 to 6 months

People Management:

• Responsible for coaching managers and supervisors in the identification of business improvement opportunities and the development of business cases
• Supports company-wide engagement in continuous improvement.  Supports the local CI Team as required, working flexibly to meet the changing needs of the business
• Consistently promotes high standards through personal example such that team members align on the standards and behaviors expected of them
• Supports delivery of team KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management of data and regular reporting
• Supports, coaches and trains National Developers, Graduates and other secondees that rotate through the CI Team.  Carries out regular competency assessments and reviews

1. Qualifications & Experience Required

Qualifications

• University degree in a science, or engineering discipline.  Equivalent numerate disciplines are also considered.
• Minimum of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, with a demonstrable record of project coaching and delivery. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and recognized Quality Control (QC) tools
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including ISO14001 and responsibilities
• Knowledge of Quality standard TS16949
• Professional registration with a relevant institution is preferred e.g. ASQ, MCQI

Experience, skills and attributes:

• 10+ years of experience in a business improvement, internal or external consulting role
• Ability to operate within a matrix and diverse environment.
• A clear and structured thinker, who is strongly results-orientated.
• Ability to motivate and coach with strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to work independently to the required standards with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan and manage a wide variety of activities at the same time
• Able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders