Lean Coordinator

The LEAN Coordinator is a strategic change agent responsible for deploying, sustaining, and advancing LEAN manufacturing principles across Scherdel Sales & Technology. This role partners cross-functionally to drive operational excellence, eliminate waste, standardize work, and strengthen a culture of continuous improvement aligned with Scherdel Sales & Technology supplier expectations. The position balances hands-on floor engagement with data-driven analysis to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.

• Lead the implementation and sustainment of LEAN methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management).
• Support plant leadership in executing continuous improvement roadmaps aligned with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Champion a structured problem-solving culture using A3, PDCA, and root-cause analysis tools.

• Identify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives that reduce waste, improve flow, and increase productivity.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement workshops with clear deliverables and follow-up.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and HR to drive sustainable process improvements.

• Develop and maintain LEAN KPIs tied to SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).
• Track project savings, efficiency gains, and operational performance improvements.
• Prepare clear, executive-level reports and visual dashboards to communicate progress and ROI.
• Coordinate Gemba walks and follow up on resulting action items

• Train employees at all levels on LEAN concepts, tools, and behaviors.
• Coach supervisors and team leaders on daily management systems and continuous improvement leadership.
• Reinforce standard work, accountability, and employee engagement in improvement activities.

• Ensure LEAN initiatives support IATF 16949 requirements and customer-specific expectations.
• Support internal and external audits through standardized processes and documented improvements.
• Coordinate with the global Lean coordinator of Scherdel group to make sure corporate standard and strategy is implemented

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a LEAN, continuous improvement, or manufacturing excellence role within automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen events and driving measurable operational improvements.
• Strong working knowledge of LEAN tools and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• LEAN certification (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with stamping, forming, assembly, or automated manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to IATF 16949 and customer audit environments.
• Core Competencies:
• Change leadership and influence without authority
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• High accountability and execution discipline
• Ability to operate at both strategic and shop-floor levels

• Regular presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout production areas for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of actives, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.