Our client is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Manager for their Leflore County plant. The individual will partner closely with Plant Management/other operations leaders. You will drive change while respectfully challenging the status quo, and maintaining trust on the floor.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure lean execution drives results for customers and stakeholders, connecting results to the KPIs and P&L
- Lead & mentor 2 direct reports/Kaizen facilitators
- Bring lean expertise to operations and CI leaders, teaching & coaching local teams
- Lead Kaizen events and other lean projects
- Conduct lean maturity assessments, & identify opportunities for improvement
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2-5+ years CI experience in a discrete manufacturing setting (metal fab/assembly preferred)
- High energy to drive continued buy-in in the early stages of this lean transformation
- Go to Gemba mentality with a bias for action
- US Citizen or green card holder