Lean Manager - American Augers

About the role

As the Lean Manager, you will execute the implementation of consistent Lean business practices to drive increased growth, operational excellence and empowered employees. You will participate in the development, execution, and maintenance of transformation plans, delivering coaching and training on Lean principles, concepts and tools, leading kaizen events, knowledge sharing, and helping to identify future Lean minded personnel. You will partner with the broader TTC Lean Enterprise Team to evolve the TTC Lean Enterprise system, share knowledge and best practices, and assist other manufacturing sites across the Company with increasing Lean competencies.

Responsibilities

• Promote, guide and lead transformation teams in the implementation of the TTC Lean Enterprise system, which includes the use of various process improvement tools including, but not limited to: Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Cell Design, Continuous Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management, Change over, TPM, Root Cause Analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership team to develop annual plans in support of continuous improvement to drive improvements in key metrics such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, cash, employee engagement, and growth, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities.
• Drive Lean operating principles and establish location specific principles, communication, knowledge sharing and reporting strategies to provide visibility into continuous improvement efforts.
• Support Lean Enterprise system maturity self-assessment process and coordinate gap closure planning with corporate Lean enterprise team.
• Provide training, coaching and mentoring of Lean principles, concepts, behaviors and tools that enhance the existing culture to one of continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate kaizen teams/events, track progress, and follow up to ensure gains are sustained.
• Train and coach others at the location 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 on a regular basis.
• Participate as a member of the Corporate Lean Enterprise Team to evolve the Lean Enterprise system, share best practices, report progress and provide support to other Lean Managers as necessary.
• Stay current with technologies and Lean concepts through continuing education and benchmarking.
• Create and maintain an environment that promotes safety for people and processes.
• Interface with location team members daily.
• Absess efficiencies of labor, set up, processes, etc., in a continued effort to identify and communicate cost reduction opportunities.
• Support quality improvement efforts associated with work processes and procedures.
• Utilize SAP, QlikView, and supporting system skills for efficient operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree – BA, BS in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience leading or supporting Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working knowledge of core Lean tools: - Value Stream Mapping - Root Cause Analysis - Standard Work / 5S / Visual Management
• Proven ability to drive change in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train, coach, and engage teams at all levels
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and take ownership of initiatives
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Advanced Excel / data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Leverage Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Value Stream Transformation Experience
• Experience in complex assembly or large equipment manufacturing
• SAP/ERP/QuikView systems

Benefits

We offer a full range of benefit options for your present and future needs including competitive salaries, 401(k)s, paid vacation days, and more. Learn More

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