Lean Manufacturing Manager

7 days ago


Vista, United States JMS Technical Solutions Full time
03rd December, 2024

Our client in Vista, California is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Manager to join their team.

This is an onsite/full-time/direct hire position
Salary based on experience: $100K - $140K


Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement a comprehensive Lean Manufacturing Program tailored to our manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste, improving quality, and enhancing productivity.
  • Develop and execute value stream mapping to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities in production and support processes.
  • Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve process performance, including:
  • DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)
  • Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
  • Just-In-Time (JIT)
  • 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Kanban (Inventory Management)
  • Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing)
  • SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies)
  • Gemba (On-site Observation)
  • Heijunka (Production Leveling)
  • Provide training and mentorship to team members on Lean tools and techniques to build a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Support CAPA analysis and action implementations regarding Safety, Quality, and Process
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, and report on the effectiveness of Lean initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to drive Lean initiatives across the organization.
  • Facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) for production issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
  • Certified in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from a reputable certifying institution. (trained is not accepted for this position)
  • 8+ years of hands-on implementation experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement implementation role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the supplement, food, or pharmaceutical industries.
  • Expertise in Statistics Six Sigma methodologies (e.g: Pareto, DOE, Regression Multivariable)
  • Proficiency in value stream mapping, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, JIT, and other Lean tools.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple improvement initiatives simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence change in a dynamic environment.


Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

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