Lean Operations - Value Stream Mapping
Posted Today by Umbrex
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
United Kingdom
Summary: The Lean Operations Consultant role involves conducting operational diagnostics and developing value stream maps to identify AI use cases that enhance efficiency across various business environments. The position requires expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and a strong understanding of AI technologies to drive operational improvements. The consultant will work closely with client stakeholders to analyze processes and present actionable recommendations. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a background in operational excellence and AI integration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead operational assessments and diagnostic engagements with client stakeholders.
- Conduct detailed value stream mapping (VSM) exercises across business processes, including front-office, back-office, and manufacturing operations.
- Analyze current-state processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop future-state value stream maps and process improvement recommendations.
- Identify, prioritize, and document AI use cases that can improve operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and customer experience.
- Evaluate the feasibility, impact, and implementation readiness of identified AI opportunities.
- Facilitate workshops and interviews with business leaders, process owners, and operational teams.
- Present findings and recommendations to client leadership teams.
- Collaborate with AI implementation teams to translate operational insights into actionable solution roadmaps.
- Produce clear and professional assessment reports, process maps, and executive presentations.
Key Skills:
- Expert-level experience in Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification.
- Engineering degree or professional engineering background.
- 10+ years of experience in Lean Operations, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Process Transformation.
- Experience within manufacturing or financial services organizations.
- Experience identifying AI, automation, or digital transformation opportunities within business operations preferred.
- Strong experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and process mapping sessions.
- Demonstrated success identifying operational improvement opportunities across multiple business functions.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with executive-level stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): €1200 daily
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Our client is a boutique firm that helps organizations improve operational efficiency through the implementation of AI-powered solutions. They serve clients across industries including business services, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and field service delivery. The firm is seeking a Lean Operations Consultant to conduct operational diagnostics, develop value stream maps, and identify high-impact AI use cases across front-office, back-office, and manufacturing environments. This is an ideal opportunity for a Lean Six Sigma expert who can bridge operational excellence methodologies with emerging AI technologies to drive measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead operational assessments and diagnostic engagements with client stakeholders.
- Conduct detailed value stream mapping (VSM) exercises across business processes, including:
- Front-office operations
- Back-office operations
- Manufacturing operations
- Analyze current-state processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop future-state value stream maps and process improvement recommendations.
- Identify, prioritize, and document AI use cases that can improve operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and customer experience.
- Evaluate the feasibility, impact, and implementation readiness of identified AI opportunities.
- Facilitate workshops and interviews with business leaders, process owners, and operational teams.
- Present findings and recommendations to client leadership teams.
- Collaborate with AI implementation teams to translate operational insights into actionable solution roadmaps.
- Produce clear and professional assessment reports, process maps, and executive presentations.
Required Qualifications
- Expert-level experience in Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification.
- Engineering degree or professional engineering background.
- 10+ years of experience in Lean Operations, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Process Transformation.
- Experience within manufacturing or financial services organizations.
- Experience identifying AI, automation, or digital transformation opportunities within business operations preferred.
- Strong experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and process mapping sessions.
- Demonstrated success identifying operational improvement opportunities across multiple business functions.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with executive-level stakeholders.
Project Details:
- Start: July
- Duration: 2 to 5 weeks per diagnostic project.
- Potential follow-on project to support implementation.
- Time commitment: 2 to 3 days per week on the diagnostic
- Location: Hybrid, with visits to client in the UK
- Expected rate: €900 - €1200 per day
- Project ID#: 8777
*This is a contract role that does not offer health benefits