Lean Sigma Search™

The Measurement System                                           In the Measure phase of our Lean Sigma Search™ value stream process we prepare a Position Benchmarking Specification that is validated and approved by the client  before we initiate the search project. This specification is the measurement system by which all potential candidates will be benchmarked and assessed, ensuring the client’s CTQs are met.

The Data Collection Plan                                              We formulate the search strategy, targeting specific industries and companies to find the best candidates. This data gathering strategy leverages our extensive industry knowledge and proprietary contact database of industry leaders, corporations, educational and professional associations. The result is a comprehensive strategy covering all potential candidate sources. This approach, coupled with our growing Candidate Registry database of candidates, enables us to move efficiently and effectively through the executive search process.

Data Plan Execution                                                     During this phase we work closely with the client to develop a marketing “pitch” to attract the best candidates. By talking to a large number of people, we generate a substantial number of qualified individuals to compare, evaluate and assess.

Measurement System Validation                                We believe in validating our approach as we move through each step, modifying our measurement and search strategy parameters, as needed, based on market, candidate and client feedback.

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Our Continuous Improvement Executive Search & Recruiting Focus

How Critical is the Right Continuous Improvement Talent?                                                      According to a leading business magazine study, only 2% of plants have reached world-class manufacturing performance, with an additional 23% making significant progress toward this enviable status. The common theme found among these superior operations was a fully implemented and effective continuous improvement methodology.

Of the plants that have made little or no progress toward world-class performance, 53% reported having some level of continuous improvement effort already in place. The study very pointedly suggests that these improvement efforts might be suffering from half-hearted and unfocused efforts or worse yet, disinterested or incompetent leadership.

The overall findings of this study point to the fact that most operations could dramatically improve their performance by having the right leadership talent in place. Our focus is to help our clients find the right talent to maximize their continuous improvement / operational excellence efforts and help them achieve world-class performance.

How is our Continuous Improvement Recruiting Practice Different?                       With our team’s significant Six Sigma and Lean experience, we are uniquely qualified to help our clients find, assess and recruit the right continuous improvement and operational excellence talent. Our key principals are Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean trained by globally recognized industry leading Fortune 500 companies and have real-world executive experience leading their application in manufacturing, distribution and service-based Industries.