Senior Recruiter | IL, MN, WI | Engineering, Ops Leaders, and Supply Chain The Lean Director will be responsible for leading lean manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies for manufacturing operations.

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. This position will spearhead multi-faceted operational excellence initiatives via core continuous improvement and lean principles including but not limited to: eliminating waste, improving quality, reducing lead times, and increasing productivity. Responsibilities Develop and lead the Lean transformation roadmap for manufacturing operations Implement and sustain Lean methodologies including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Kanban, TPM, and Visual Management Identify and eliminate waste throughout multiple value streams to increase throughput and efficiency Work closely with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and warehouse teams to align Lean initiatives with business goals Analyze current processes and workflows using data-driven approaches to identify areas for improvement Facilitate Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops to drive cross-functional engagement and results Mentor, coach, and train all levels of the organization in Lean principles and tools Establish and monitor performance metrics (e.g., productivity, OEE, takt time, scrap/rework rates) Promote a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving across all levels of the organization Partner with leadership to develop change management strategies and ensure effective communication throughout Lean initiatives Recruit and develop the continuous improvement team consisting of CI managers and Industrial Engineers Desired Skills And Experience Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years leading Lean initiatives Proven success in deploying Lean tools and improving operational KPIs Experience leading Lean efforts in a high-mix, medium-volume environment Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or equivalent) preferred Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work hands-on on the shop floor and influence at all organizational levels Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering, Management, and Manufacturing Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

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