Consultant – Coaching & Organizational Performance

Proaction International • Chicago, IL

16h

About The Position

Proaction International is a consulting firm focused on improving the performance of individuals and organizations with a unique approach centered on transforming management skills and behaviors. Through coaching, training, UTrakk, and our behavior indicators, we deliver measurable improvements and a significant return on investment for our clients. Since 2004, our resolutely human philosophy has driven success in hundreds of companies and thousands of individuals. With a talented team, we have successfully led optimization projects across Canada, the United States, France, and multiple countries in Europe and Asia. As our clients often say: we have passionate and inspiring people who warrant being discovered. As a consultant, you will actively contribute to performance improvement projects across various industries, including aerospace and food & beverages, with sites worldwide. Our consultants travel extensively across Canada and the US (Monday to Friday) to drive meaningful and lasting change.

Requirements

• A graduate degree in management, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in consulting, continuous improvement, Lean management, or operational excellence.
• Strong coaching skills, natural ability to connect with people, and familiarity with change management.
• Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement best practices and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Canada and the US every week.
• Located near a major international airport.
• Full and valid driver's license.
• Eligibility to work (permanent residence or citizenship)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong analytical skills (Lean management, KPIs, process optimization) and exceptional coaching abilities to drive organizational transformation.
• Quickly build relationships with all levels of management teams to foster engagement, drive results and overcome resistance to change.
• Implement Lean tools such as Gemba Walks, Value Stream Mapping, and Short Interval Control to enhance operational efficiency.
• Analyze processes, communication channels, and management systems to identify and execute high-impact improvement initiatives.
• Effectively analyze and optimize our clients’ utilization of management operating systems.
• Use our proprietary KBIs tracking system to monitor behavioral improvements.
• Deploy Utrakk, our daily management system, to support operational performance and issue resolution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding, training, and career development programs, designed to support your professional growth with a continuous and inspiring learning experience.
• Paid personal and vacation time , giving you the flexibility to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage from day one, ensuring your peace of mind.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses and per diem , making your professional life easier.
• Regular social events and team meetings , fostering a culture of collaboration and sharing.
• An additional holiday dedicated to Proaction , promoting a better work-life balance.
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues , ready to support you and contribute to your professional development.
• The opportunity to contribute to a 401(k) plan , helping you secure your financial future with peace of mind.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level