Plant Lean Technical Specialist
Core
Lead Lean transformation activities, facilitate structured improvement processes, and provide technical guidance across manufacturing operations.
Role type
Lean Technical Specialist (Continuous Improvement)
Builds
Improved manufacturing processes, prototypes, and operational efficiency
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Required skills
Lean methodologies (VSM, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, standard work, takt time, flow, pull systems), structured problem solving (A3, PDCA, root cause analysis), cross-functional leadership, data analysis
Preferred skills
Green Belt certification, experience in high-mix manufacturing environments
Technologies
A3, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, 3P (Production Preparation Process)
Responsibilities
Lead Kaizen events and facilitate workshops, conduct value stream mapping and develop future-state plans, drive structured problem solving, partner with operations and engineering to embed Lean principles, provide technical direction for prototyping, support capital projects and new product introductions, coach and mentor employees, analyze operational data
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC