Operational Excellence Lean Specialist
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