Lean Manufacturing Manager

Job Description Summary

The primary objective of the position is to drive real results through the use of lean and kaizen and lead the lean transformation of the plant.

Job Description

Resposabilities:

• Team up annually with key leaders and align all functions towards a lean roadmap using Value Stream Mapping

• Manage the kaizen calendar and 30/60/90 sustainment to achieve set goals
• Organize and / or Lead impactful, cross functional kaizens to understand and meet ever changing business needs

• Train and mentor Lean concepts to employees throughout the organization
• Serve as a main point for any improvement activity in the plant and be recognized as a visible champion and expert

• Monitor/initiate corrective actions to hit budget and operational targets
• Make improvements to solutions of problems within an area
• Scheduling and solving of work conflicts
• Pro-actively manage department budget, and resolve resource conflict
• Recommend or initiate personnel action such as disciplinary and discharge measures

Desirable characteristics:

• Gained sufficient experience to confidently train lean concepts and tools to anyone in the organization, from shop floor to senior managers
• Ability to translate lean (business) concepts and tools from Operations to other business functions (Finance, HR, Marketing, ...)
• Ability to identify waste and move towards flow in any function or process
• Can read P&L and balance sheet in order to set impactful objectives
• Can navigate project challenges with cross-functional teams

Required Qualifications:

For roles outside of the USA- This role requires experience in the Manufacturing & Manufacturing Engineering processes and running Lean systems. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).

Fluent in Spanish and English

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No