Lean Consultant

Join our Team as a Lean Consultant!

We are seeking a passionate and seasoned Lean Consultant to join the Toyota/Raymond Lean Management (TLM/RLM) team. The ideal candidate will bring energy, curiosity, and proven expertise in continuous improvement to help transform organizations through the power of the Toyota Production System. You will collaborate with diverse teams across North America, supporting dealerships and customers in eliminating waste, driving efficiency, and fostering a true culture of continuous improvement. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and mentoring leaders to reach their full potential, this is the place for you.

• →Partner with dealership and customer leadership teams to develop and implement Lean improvement strategies.
• →Facilitate engaging workshops and value stream mapping sessions to uncover opportunities for efficiency and growth.
• →Coach executives and managers to build and sustain Lean culture, leveraging proven methodologies like 5S, Standard Work, and Just-In-Time.
• →Deliver both classroom instruction and hands-on guidance to translate Lean principles into meaningful workplace improvements.
• →Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional communication and follow-through.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or similar).
• 15+ years of leadership experience in areas such as: Material Handling, Operations, Healthcare, Supply Chain, within a Lean-practicing organization.
• Deep academic understanding and application experience of key Lean concepts: 5S, Standard Work, Just In Time (JIT), Jidoka, Visual Management, One Piece Flow, Kaizen, Asaichi/Loop communication, Hoshin Kanri.
• Strong communication and coaching skills, with experience guiding leaders and teams toward long-term change.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% domestically across the U.S.

• Lean experience from a TPS/TLM/RLM environment, emphasizing developing human capital and total company culture over dispatching experts to solve problems and drive change.

• This role is fully remote within United States. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a passion for what you do.
• Since travel is primarily by air, living near a major airport is highly advantageous.
• Ability to manage an autonomous schedule aligned with the needs of dealerships and customers.

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.