**Job Description Summary**: The primary objective of the position is to drive real results through the use of lean and kaizen and lead the lean transformation of the plant.
**Resposabilities**:
- Team up annually with key leaders and align all functions towards a lean roadmap using Value Stream Mapping
- Manage the kaizen calendar and 30/60/90 sustainment to achieve set goals
- Organize and / or Lead impactful, cross functional kaizens to understand and meet ever changing business needs
- Train and mentor Lean concepts to employees throughout the organization
- Serve as a main point for any improvement activity in the plant and be recognized as a visible champion and expert
- Monitor/initiate corrective actions to hit budget and operational targets
- Make improvements to solutions of problems within an area
- Scheduling and solving of work conflicts
- Pro-actively manage department budget, and resolve resource conflict
- Recommend or initiate personnel action such as disciplinary and discharge measures
**Desirable characteristics**:
- Gained sufficient experience to confidently train lean concepts and tools to anyone in the organization, from shop floor to senior managers
- Ability to translate lean (business) concepts and tools from Operations to other business functions (Finance, HR, Marketing,)
- Ability to identify waste and move towards flow in any function or process
- Can read P&L; and balance sheet in order to set impactful objectives
- Can navigate project challenges with cross-functional teams
**Required Qualifications**:
For roles outside of the USA- This role requires experience in the Manufacturing & Manufacturing Engineering processes and running Lean systems. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No