Lean System Consultant

Job Title:

Lean Performance System Consultant

Location:

Onsite 5x a week in Chicago, IL (60626)

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

Start date:

ASAP

Employment type:

Permanent

Job Description:

Lead Lean Performance System initiatives that reduce waste, optimize operations, and guide cross-functional teams through lean transformation.

• Lead Lean/LPS improvement projects from scoping through execution
• Drive change management activities and influence cross‑functional adoption
• Optimize material flow, plant layout, and production processes
• Coach and train supervisors, team leads, and internal stakeholders on Lean principles
• Facilitate workshops, learning sessions, and continuous improvement events
• Support KPI development, reporting, and metric‑based decision‑making
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and quality teams
• Contribute to the development and rollout of LPS standards and training materials
• Mentor junior members of the LPS team
• Stay current on lean trends and improvement methodologies

• 6–10 years total experience in operations, manufacturing engineering, or assembly environments
• 3–5 years supervisory, coaching, or team‑lead experience
• Strong project and change management background
• Hands‑on experience with material flow optimization and layout improvements
• Proven ability to lead Lean/CI projects end‑to‑end
• Familiarity with automotive or Toyota Production System (TPS) environments
• Knowledge of quality standards and operations best practices
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder‑influence skills
• Ability to work in manufacturing/assembly environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience from TSSC showcase companies
• Background in industrial, operations, quality, or manufacturing engineering
• Exposure to agile methodologies and operational excellence frameworks
• Health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with employee stock ownership (ESOP) matching, a generous paid holiday shutdown, vacation days, sick days, life and disability insurance, and a wellness program with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management

Staffing and Recruiting