Lean Manager

Title: Lean Manager
Status: Full Time with Client
Location: Bremen, IN
Salary: Salary to be discussed during phone screen with Bryant Staffing Solutions recruiter
Bonus: Negotiable sign-on bonus % of annual salary based on company EBIT goals
Relocation: :Partial
Sponsorship:: No visa sponsorships are supported

Job Description:
The Lean Leader Manager II will drive the development and implementation of Continuous Improvement projects consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and the business-operating plan in multi-sites. They will own the Lean Continuum/cultural change and improvement initiatives for the site by collaborating with site leaders on strategy and deployment objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional projects designed to analyze and design sequence of operations and workflows to improve efficiencies. Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.

• Develop and implement plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods

• Interfacing with other departments to identify improvement opportunities to drive high-quality and efficient processes.

• Mobilizing Problem-solving teams and supporting groups to streamline processes Act as a mentor for the Continuous Improvement of leadership, supervisory staff, and frontline personnel.

• Participate in developing and leading Site Lean Roadmap to influence strategy, planning, and execution depending on site-specific project or initiative needs.

• Facilitate Kaizen events to drive continuous improvements in operations and office areas including effective preparation and follow-up.

• Participate in multiple projects and apply continuous improvement techniques leveraging Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to solve problems (DMAIC) and build new capabilities.

• Share best practices with another site Continuous Improvement Senior Specialist and develop coordinated plans.

• Be a change agent: challenge organizational leaders to drive continuous improvements; remove organizational barriers to continuous improvement processes.

• Documents and works with Site Controller to validate achieved site CI Savings.

• Own the Lean Maturity assessments and improvement initiatives for the site. Partner with Site Leaders on strategy and deployment objectives.

• Lead projects and initiatives from idea generation to strategic execution. Provide strategic insight and evaluation of the organization’s progression.

• Act as a mentor for the Continuous Improvement of leadership, supervisory staff, and front-line personnel.

• Aid in the development of the SD/Lean strategy.

Qualifications: :

• BS/BA degree required

- 8 - 10 years of successful leadership in executing continuous improvement/Lean/Six Sigma efforts and enabling efficiency, effectiveness resulting in demonstrable tangible financial benefit

• Must have a thorough understanding of cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement, productivity, OEE, and throughput improvement

• Intimate knowledge and hands-on experience using operational excellence and continuous improvement methods; ability to personally conduct events and effectively train others in industry-standard VSM, LMS, 5S, TPM, SMED, MPS, TPI, SD, 7 Wastes, Standard Work, various 3P, problem-solving and action planning

• Lean Master or Master Six Sigma Black Belt certification required

• Demonstrated successful project management experience and acumen

• Comfortable with ambiguity

• Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective change management development and execution

• Proven leadership skills to coach and lead teams to fully deliver chartered objectives and projects.

• Ability to establish self as a credible leader and partner with site leadership as a trusted member of site staff

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience Managing 500 employee operations in an industrial MFG environment preferred