Site Lean Leader
Core
Lead Lean transformation and continuous improvement across a manufacturing site to improve operational performance, safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Role type
Senior IC Site Lean Leader
Builds
Sustainable Lean culture and operational excellence across multiple product lines
Domain
Manufacturing / Operational Excellence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical/clinical work' based on strict label list, but context is manufacturing. Re-evaluating label list: 'physical/clinical work' is the only one fitting hands-on manufacturing. However, the instruction says 'one of: ...'. Let's map 'physical/clinical work' to the manufacturing context as it's the closest fit for non-digital, non-research, non-client delivery physical work, or strictly follow the list. The list has 'physical/clinical work'. I will use that as it's the only one for hands-on plant work, though 'product features' or 'dashboards' might be secondary. Actually, the role builds 'measurable improvements' and 'solutions'. Let's stick to the closest: 'physical/clinical work' is the only one for shop floor. Wait, the prompt says 'one of: ...'. I must choose one. 'physical/clinical work' is the best fit for a role involving plant layouts and shop floor coaching among the given options, even if 'clinical' is a misnomer here, it's the only 'physical' option. Alternatively, 'product features' if we consider 'improvements' as features. But 'physical/clinical work' is standard for manufacturing ops in these schemas. Let's use 'physical/clinical work'.)
Required skills
Lean transformation leadership, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, root cause analysis, Daily Management Systems (DMS), visual management, structured problem-solving, plant layout design, material flow optimization, cross-functional collaboration, coaching and mentoring
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, automotive or large-scale manufacturing experience, Industry 4.0 and automation exposure, new product introduction support, change leadership
Technologies
Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, DMS, visual management tools
Responsibilities
Lead Lean transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, Coach teams on Lean behaviors and tools, Facilitate Kaizen events and root cause analysis, Identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing processes, Support plant and production-line layout optimization, Establish and improve Daily Management Systems, Partner with cross-functional teams to implement solutions, Train and mentor employees on Lean fundamentals, Support new product introduction and process transfers, Establish performance measures for Lean initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC