Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Kaizen & Process Excellence

We are currently looking for a Lean Engineer to be based out of Wayne, MI. Reporting to the Regional Lean Manager, this person will be responsible for assisting and occasionally leading the deployment of Lean methodology, including strategy design, deployment, and training.

• Support the Manufacturing facility's ABS control room process to sustain the connection between Strategy Deployment, Lean Excellence, and Facility Transformation initiatives.
• Support and create elements of the lean daily management system.
• Engage with ABS and facility leadership to assist with achieving specific targets to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Innovation metrics.
• Develop, facilitate, and lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related areas.
• 3 to 5 years of similar experience in a manufacturing operation.
• Certified Lean Practitioner or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in data analysis and problem‑solving for product or service development and process improvement.
• Ability to travel 25% to 65% of the time, as needed.

• Complete the Atkore Onboarding & Immersion program.
• Develop a clear understanding of how your role contributes to Atkore’s overall strategy.
• Begin building strong working relationships with site leadership, support functions, and production teams.
• Familiarize yourself with the plant layout, internal Lean systems, and operating rhythms.
• Participate in scheduled Gemba walks, leadership meetings, and continuous improvement activities.

• Manage and enhance Key Process Indicators (KPIs) and Targets to Improve (TTI) dashboards aligned to the Strategy Deployment Process.
• Support plant productivity initiatives and waste reduction efforts.
• Provide input and feedback to leadership on process improvement opportunities across all areas of the organization.
• Facilitate process and transactional improvement Kaizen events.
• Identify, establish, and sustain standardized processes across the organization.
• Collect, analyze, and monitor data to prioritize high‑impact Kaizen initiatives.
• Actively engage in plant operating rhythms that promote cross‑functional communication, opportunity identification, and problem‑solving.
• Partner closely with plant team members at all levels to train, coach, and implement Lean methodologies (e.g., LDM, 5S, Kaizen).
• Conduct assessments to evaluate team maturity in Lean tools, concepts, and methodologies.

• Partner with cross‑functional teams to define process capabilities, assess performance gaps, and develop gap‑closure plans.
• Build and support a robust Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) pipeline, including creating and executing Kaizen charters and facilitating workshops.
• Coach, train, and mentor teams in Lean tools and methodologies such as VSM, Standard Work, 5S, SMED, Lean Daily Management, Gemba, problem‑solving, and TPM.
• Promote awareness, knowledge, and application of Lean methodologies to support business objectives.
• Establish and sustain standardized processes across the organization.
• Provide functional leadership with guidance and support on Lean and Continuous Improvement principles aligned with Atkore Business System (ABS) objectives.
• Deliver training on Lean and Continuous Improvement tools in both office and manufacturing environments.

Estimated base salary range: $75,120 – $103,290. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Leave per federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.