About the Role:
Our client, in the oil and gas industry, is seeking a Lean Project Manager with a strong background in Lean methodology to lead maintenance projects and drive results. This is a key role that will require both hands-on leadership and the ability to facilitate Lean workshops, focusing on optimizing maintenance and heavy equipment processes within the oil sands environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead results-driven Lean initiatives for maintenance projects, with a focus on heavy equipment.
- Facilitate Lean workshops onsite at various oil sands locations.
- Drive continuous improvement projects, pushing for measurable results in process efficiency.
- Coach and guide teams through Lean projects, ensuring adherence to Lean principles without losing sight of tangible outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with maintenance teams to identify and implement process improvements.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in Lean methodology, with the ability to drive results-focused projects.
- Six Sigma certification is required
- Strong understanding of maintenance and heavy equipment processes within the oil and gas industry.
- Excellent facilitation skills to guide Lean workshops and projects, particularly within mine-based and maintenance environments.
- A results-oriented mindset, with the ability to push teams toward achieving project goals.
Travel Requirement - Work both onsite (30%) and from the Calgary office (70%), depending on project needs.
Start: Immediately
Duration: 6 months
Time commitment: Bill 5 days per week. Rotation is 3 weeks in Calgary followed by 1 week at home. While in Calgary, 70% of time is at HQ in Calgary, 30% in the field at the oil sands.
Location: Calgary
Expected range: $100 - $125 per hour
Project ID#: 4718
**This is a 1099 contract role that does not offer health benefits