HMOS Lean Specialist

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James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, Timber Tech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and Stru Xure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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The Lean Specialist is responsible for executing specific lean initiatives and projects with a goal to achieve workplace organization through continuous improvement by working inclusively and cross functionally. This position reports to the Lean Manager.

• Assists with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the organization.
• Employs lean methodologies and tools to accomplish business objectives.
• Accountable for teaching, leading and executing process excellence initiatives.
• Serve as a change agent for developing and encouraging a culture that is driven by innovation, accountability and transparency.
• Foster cultural transformations through mentoring of executive leadership, organizational training and hands‑on project support with operators on the production floor.
• Train teams through development and implementation of continuous improvement tools and best practice share across the network including learning material, standard work, driven metrics and measurement tools to ensure process improvement initiatives are aligned with overall company strategy.
• Apply wide range of process improvement tools to assist in identifying and eliminating waste and support growth including:
  Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, Gemba Planning and Facilitation, Flow Concepts, and Problem Solving.
• Drive inclusive and cross functional teams to Best‑In‑Class performance in People, Quality, Material Flow, Information Flow and Cost.
• Create an environment where all employees have increased opportunities to contribute to the success of the business and the security of their future through Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Take initiative to apply Lean expertise innovatively in support of the organizational vision that addresses critical business issues and focuses on developing long‑term, sustainable solutions.
• Serve as knowledge and subject matter expert and contact for organization.
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in leading process improvement projects in manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 2 years of lean, knowledge of six sigma, continuous improvement experience; daily management, strategy deployment, and problem solving in manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to apply Lean principles in a variety of situations
• Must have experience as a General Foreman/Line Coordinator or Supervisor
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable in front of all levels of the organization, as well as external customers.
• Experience using process improvement tools.
• Capable of working independently under ambiguous and/or changing conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently in a high‑impact position, with deadline and resource constraints.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $80k to $100k. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and bonus. The successful candidate will work in an engaged and collaborative work environment, make an impact on the organization and enjoy career growth at James Hardie.

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