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Operational Excellence Lean Specialist

Cincinnati, OH💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Support Lean transformation and daily management initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and margin expansion across manufacturing value streams.

Role type

Operational Excellence Lean Specialist (Manufacturing)

Builds

Optimized information, material, and production flow methods; sustained continuous improvement culture.

Domain

Manufacturing / Lean Transformation / Operational Excellence

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Lean implementation & process improvement)

Required skills

Value stream mapping, cycle time analysis, standard work creation, change management, problem-solving, data gathering for KPIs, visual management, coaching employees, process improvement facilitation

Preferred skills

Distribution/warehousing/logistics facility experience, WMS/TMS/ERP systems knowledge

Technologies

Excel, Word, Visio, PP

Responsibilities

Gather data for KPIs and evaluate current/future state goals; implement tactical strategies for Lean transformation; lead or facilitate continuous improvement projects and rapid improvement events; conduct Gemba walks and coach employees on standard work and flow; update visual performance tools like mission control boards; support value stream analyses and line balance improvements; monitor and report on key metrics.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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