Continuous Improvement Lean Specialist

Responsibilities

• Utilizes Lean tools to drive Lean Systems in all aspects of the business, including Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Administration.
• Schedules and manages the site Continuous Improvement Steering Committee.
• Tracks and achieves cost‑saving objectives and reports monthly results.
• Promotes a continuous‑improvement culture by achieving RPA targets.
• Plans, organizes, and executes Kaizen events.
• Conducts Lean training.
• Follows up on Kaizen event action lists from start to close.
• Facilitates Continuous Improvement teams using Kaizen, VA/VE, 3P, 5S, and SMED.
• Provides input to the Regional Lean Director to continually improve training materials and techniques.

• Strong problem‑solving and facilitation skills.
• Enthusiastic, tenacious, professional, and articulate.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Skill in interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Capacity to become a certified Black Belt within 18 months.

• Lean Systems certification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience implementing Lean manufacturing.
• Leadership skills and experience leading Kaizen events.

• Six Sigma.

• Communication and training skills.
• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System.
• Proficiency in OpEx methods, tools, skills, and trends and how to apply them.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools used for analysis, reporting, and visual management.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience and knowledge of production machinery, processes, standards, and/or change management.
• Lean or Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt preferred).

• Speaking and hearing sufficient for understanding.
• Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and ability to adjust focus.
• Major portion of work schedule spent walking, standing, stooping, bending, and occasionally lifting up to 40lb.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity for keyboard entry and occasional work near moving mechanical parts.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An Associate may also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or management.

Health Management: Our health and well‑being are important to us. You can take advantage of diverse health offerings, including a health clinic.

Training and Development: We focus on the continuous growth of our team members and offer tailored training programs for various roles to help everyone reach their full potential.

Food: Our sites offer vending machines with a variety of snacks and food options for added flexibility during shift work.

Flexibility: Mobile work is possible, supporting efficiency and convenience.