Lean Coach

Job Description

Summary:Purpose of the role:
The Lean Coach is responsible for providing hands‑on support and guidance to implement Toyota Production System (TPS) methodologies within our manufacturing environment. This role focuses on direct shop floor coaching, capability building, and leading improvement activities to enhance operational excellence across all aspects of production and support functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and lead kaizen events and improvement projects aligned with TPS principles
• Provide direct coaching in fundamental TPS tools including standardized work
• Train and mentor teams in problem‑solving using Toyota Business Practices (TBP)
• Support daily management systems and help develop visual management boards
• Guide implementation of Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Safety, Standard Work, Material Pull Systems, Variation Reduction, SMED, and Daily Management
• Coach supervisors and team leaders in TPS leadership behaviors
• Facilitate value stream mapping and process improvement activities
• Support the implementation of pull systems in manufacturing
• Document and share best practices across teams
• Lead problem‑solving activities
• Provide regular updates on improvement activities and results
• Support quality improvement initiatives aligned with requirements

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field, or a combination of experience and education.

Minimum 7 years of hands‑on manufacturing experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing.

Demonstrated expertise in Toyota Production System principles and tools.

Direct experience implementing lean in complex manufacturing environments.

Strong understanding of quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Experience with manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, and assembly.

Proven track record of leading successful improvement projects.

Strong coaching and facilitation skills.

Excellent problem‑solving capabilities using TPS methodologies.

Experience working with precision tolerances and quality requirements.

Understanding of high‑mix, low‑volume production environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with aerospace supply chain dynamics
• Background in precision machining or assembly operations

Annual Target Salary = $95,000.00

Monday - Friday

Trade Compliance Statement:
Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.

Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor