Lean Operations Manager

4 days ago

Ashland, Ohio, United States The Toro Company Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lean Manager to join our team at American Augers, a division of The Toro Company. As a Lean Manager, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence and empowering employees to achieve business growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Execute the implementation of consistent Lean business practices to drive increased growth, operational excellence, and empowered employees.
  • Participate in the development, execution, and maintenance of transformation plans, delivering coaching and training on Lean principles, concepts, and tools.
  • Lead kaizen events, knowledge sharing, and help identify future Lean-minded personnel.
  • Partner with the broader TTC Lean Enterprise Team to evolve the TTC Lean Enterprise system, share knowledge, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with Operations leadership to develop annual plans in support of continuous improvement.
  • Drive Lean operating principles and establish location-specific principles, communication, knowledge sharing, and reporting strategies.
  • Provide training, coaching, and mentoring of Lean principles, concepts, behaviors, and tools.
  • Facilitate kaizen teams/events, track progress, and follow up to ensure gains are sustained.
  • Train and coach others to become Lean practitioners and team facilitators.
  • Communicate to site leadership teams on overall Lean Enterprise initiatives, continuous improvement projects, kaizen status, and assessment of customer needs.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or similar field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing and Project Management in operations.
  • Proven history of experience grounded in Lean principles, tools, and systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with transforming business processes and promoting continuous improvement efforts.
  • Strong management, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Progressive work history in manufacturing environment demonstrating growth in position and/or responsibility.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex situations, problems, and concepts.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
What We Offer

At American Augers, we offer a competitive salary, affordable medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits. We also offer a variety of perks, including a casual office-plant blended environment, wellness resources, volunteerism opportunities, growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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