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Lean Manufacturing Specialist

600 Brickl Rd. West Salem, WI

 

Lean Manufacturing Specialist Overall Purpose of Position

The Lean Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques and principles into the manufacturing processes.  Provides training exercises to employees on lean concepts and promotes awareness of waste reduction. Targets high problem processes that are causing bottlenecks in the daily production and sets up a structured approach to analyze and obtain corrective actions to improve or eliminate the causes of the bottleneck.  Employee involvement is essential in helping determine what the problem is and what can be done to correct the problem. 

Lean Manufacturing Specialist Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Monitors yields and productivity and identifies improvements 
  • Reviews new program launches for lean opportunities
  • Leads the implementation of continuous improvement methodologies to help the business achieve its goals and objectives
  • Establishes, trains and implements new processes that remove waste and reduce variation using lean tools and principles
  • Trains team members on lean principles
  • Manages Continuous Improvement Database to ensure that teams stay on track, projects are completed on time and sustainable systems are in place
  • Functions as a change agent. Continuously challenges the way things are done. Promotes creativity and out-of-the-box thinking
  • Share and standardize best practices across the operation
 

Lean Manufacturing Specialist Skills and Qualifications

  • Training/skills in Lean principles/tools (5S, TPM, Kaizen, PDCA, VSM, SMED)
  • Experience with Standard Work
  • Lean Manufacturing Certification is a plus
  • Black Belt Certification is a plus
  • Strong user of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PPT, Project)
  • Training/skills in project management, problem solving and strategic thinking
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills


 Application

Dated:  July 28, 2022

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