Continuous Improvement (Lean) Leader

In this role, you will:
Lean Transformation Leadership

• Lead the deployment and sustainment of Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the facility.

• Develop site Continuous Improvement roadmaps aligned with business goals.

• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities that deliver measurable results.

• Partner with leadership to establish a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.

Kaizen Facilitation

• Facilitate Kaizen events from planning through implementation and sustainment.

• Coach leaders on event preparation, data collection, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions.

• Ensure action items are completed and documented benefits are achieved.

• Support rapid improvement workshops focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people (culture).

Daily Management Systems (MDI)

• Implement and sustain Daily Management Systems (MDI).

• Develop visual performance boards and KPI management processes.

• Establish tiered accountability meetings and escalation processes.

• Drive problem-solving routines at all organizational levels.

Lean Tools and Methodologies

• Lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities to identify waste and improve flow.

• Conduct line balancing, process mapping, and capacity analysis.

• Implement and sustain:
• Standard Work

• 5S Workplace Organization

• Visual Management/MDI

• Waste Reduction Initiatives

• A3 Problem Solving

• SMED (Quick Changeover)

• TPM Programs

• Root Cause Analysis (8 Step problem solving methodology as example)

Also note:

• Design and deliver Lean training programs.

• Coach frontline leaders, supervisors, and managers on Lean tools and leadership

• behaviors.

• Develop internal Lean champions and CI resources.

• Promote employee participation in improvement activities.

• Lead cross-functional strategic improvement projects.

• Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

• Quantify and validate project benefits.

• Present progress and results to leadership teams.

• Establish KPI tracking and reporting processes.

• Measure impact related to: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People (Productivity/Cost

Savings/Inventory, Lead time reduction, Customer Experience improvements)

• Monitor sustainment plans and audit compliance.

• Influencing teams without direct authority.

• Driving behavioral and cultural changes across multiple functions.

• Balancing short-term operational needs with long-term strategic initiatives.

• Developing ownership and accountability within operational teams.

• Sustaining improvements after implementation.

• Identifying and removing barriers to Lean deployment.

• Ability to travel 50% of the time domestically to visit manufacturing sites and service centers.