Lean Manager
Core
Strategic and hands-on leader driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and Lean transformation at a manufacturing facility.
Role type
Senior IC Lean Manager
Builds
Operational efficiency, safety, quality, and delivery performance within a manufacturing plant.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering / Operational Excellence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing operations)
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen event facilitation, Standard Work implementation, Change management, Root cause analysis, Data-driven problem solving, Visual management, KPI definition and tracking, Multi-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Project Management certification, Multi-site Lean experience, Data visualization/analytics tools (Power BI/Tableau), Digital Lean initiatives
Technologies
MS Office (Excel/PPT/Word), Power BI, Tableau, 5S/6S, SMED, TPM/OEE, Kanban/Pull, A3/8D/5-Why
Responsibilities
Develop and execute site Lean roadmap aligned with plant objectives; Lead value stream mapping and define future-state plans; Plan and facilitate Kaizen events; Build and deliver Lean training to shop-floor teams; Define and track Lean KPIs and maintain visual management; Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to embed Lean into core processes; Lead root-cause analysis for critical issues; Support digital Lean initiatives for improved visibility and execution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC