Lean Manager

Job Title:

Lean Manager

Location:

LaGrange, GA (onsite)
Duration:
Direct Hire/Permanent role
Salary: $100k - $115k

Role overview:
This role will integrate lean principles to optimize processes and eliminate waste, enhancing overall operational efficiency. In addition, this role will have a dual responsibility in developing and implementing EHS programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting risk assessments, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:
Lean Implementation: Integrating lean principles to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency.
Communication and Collaboration: Facilitating communication between team members, stakeholders, and other departments.
Continuous Improvement: Promoting a culture of continuous improvement in both EHS and lean initiatives.
Training and Development: Developing and delivering training programs for employees at all levels.
Risk Assessment and Management: Identifying potential hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing improvements to mitigate risks.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the organization adheres to all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Collecting and analyzing EHS data to identify trends, measure performance, and report on key metrics.

Specific tasks:

• Drive lean process improvements from concept through full implementation, ensuring measurable results.
• Lead 5S implementation, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives to sustain workplace organization and efficiency.
• Establish, implement, and maintain standardized processes aligned with performance targets and operational goals.
• Identify and lead lean transformation projects, ensuring timely execution and achievement of deliverables.
• Conduct lean assessments and audits to establish baselines, track progress, and uncover improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain the lean roadmap, providing clear monthly reporting on progress, outcomes, and key insights.
• Conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies, programs, and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Deliver safety training, lead safety committee activities, and promote employee awareness of safety procedures.
• Manage environmental responsibilities, including waste reduction and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain safety records, monitor PPE, supplies, and ensure emergency preparedness through planning and drills.

About you:

• Enjoy a fast-paced professional team environment
• Team Builder:
  Building trust and rapport through leading by example with integrity and accountability.
• Emotional Intelligence:
  Understanding your own emotions and those of others, managing emotions effectively, and building strong relationships.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues
• Knowledge of Industry Standards:
  Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Attention to Detail:
  Accuracy and attention to detail are crucial in this role
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective communication skills are needed to interact with colleagues, customers and management.
• Research
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to effectively and efficiently gather, analyze, and interpret information to answer a question or solve a problem.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Professional experience and background:
Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
Certification: Six Sigma Black Belt preferred and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
Experience: 5 plus years of experience.
Technical Skills:
Advanced Microsoft Office skills;
Dynamics FO ERP.

ESPO Corporation


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