R&M Continuous Improvement Lean Specialist

The Continuous Improvement Six Sigma Lean Specialist will take a hands-on leadership role in deploying and driving the Lean Program at the Repair & Maintenance plant. This position is responsible for leading the transformation into a lean organization, utilizing tools and methodologies such as Value Stream Management, 6S, TPM, Standard Work, Kanban/Pull Systems, Root-Cause Problem Solving, Quality at the Source, Lean Daily Management, SMED, POKE-YOKE, Just-in-Time, and A3 Problem Solving. The primary objective is to foster a culture of continuous improvement, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure sustainable manufacturing practices. Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the deployment and roll out of the Lean Program with Plant Manager and plant leadership team, including developing, deploying, and sustaining lean manufacturing processes.
• Assist Repair & Maintenance Manager with Hoshin Karin Process and A3 thinking.
• Develop and drive Value Stream Mapping (VSM), including developing VSM continuous improvement road maps and action plans.
• Identify, create, and sustain standard processes throughout the organization.
• Implement Shop Daily Management (SDM).
• Identify process improvement opportunities in collaboration with other functional leaders, employees and customers and categorize opportunities as improvement vs action activities, projects, or kaizen events.
• Facilitate lean daily management, promote initiatives to create Lean culture including Gemba walk, 5S/visual management.
• Support both process and transactional productivity improvement or waste reduction projects.

• Excellent leadership traits with the ability to inspire and motivate the people around you.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively communicate at all levels from the shop floor to senior management.
• Hands-on, energetic person who spends time on the shop floor working to engage & sustain employees in a Lean culture.
• The ability to be an ambassador of change.
• Strong organizational and computer skills, including experience in MS Office and manufacturing software.
• The ability to shift priorities and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
• Tenacious in learning the specifics of the business.
• Strong training and presentation skills.
• Must have strong statistical problem-solving background with examples.
• Strong communication and presentation skills required.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in lean manufacturing as a continuous improvement leader, lean lead, black belt, or similar role.
• Proven experience as Kaizen Facilitator.
• Successful practical experience in VSM, 5S, 5Why, TPM, Standard Work, Mistake Proofing, SIPOC, Process Mapping, Kanban, SMED, Types of Waste & Waste Reduction, Visual Management, Shop Floor Management, Hoshin Planning, Cellular Manufacturing, PDCA and/or DMAIC cycles.