Lean Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

We are currently looking for a Lean Engineer to be based out of Hebron, OH. Reporting to the Regional Lean Manager, this person will be responsible for assisting and occasionally leading the deployment of Lean methodology including strategy design and deployment, and training.

Responsibilities

• Sustain the connection between Strategy Deployment, Lean Excellence, and Facility Transformation initiatives in the ABS control room process.
• Create and facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Engage with ABS and facility leadership to assist with achieving specific targets to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Innovation metrics.
• Manage and enhance Key Process Indicators (KPIs) and Targets to Improve (TTI) dashboards aligned to the Strategy Deployment Process.
• Support plant productivity initiatives and transactional waste reduction efforts.
• Provide input and feedback to leadership on process improvement opportunities across all areas of the organization.
• Facilitate process and transactional improvement Kaizen events.
• Identify, establish, and sustain standardized processes across the organization.
• Collect, analyze, and monitor data to prioritize high-impact Kaizen initiatives.
• Participate in plant operating rhythms that promote cross-functional communication, opportunity identification, and problem-solving.
• Partner closely with plant team members at all levels to train, coach, and implement Lean methodologies (e.g., LDM, 5S, Kaizen).
• Conduct assessments to evaluate team maturity in Lean tools, concepts, and methodologies.
• Define, collaborate, execute with cross-functional teams to define process capabilities, assess performance gaps, and develop gap closure plans.
• Build and support a robust Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) pipeline, including creating and executing Kaizen charters.
• Facilitate improvement workshops and coach team leaders on effectiveness.
• Coach, train, and mentor teams in Lean tools and methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, 5S, SMED, Lean Daily Management, Gemba, problem-solving, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Promote awareness, knowledge, and application of Lean methodologies to support business objectives.
• Establish and sustain standardized processes across the organization.
• Provide functional leadership with guidance and support in applying Lean and Continuous Improvement principles aligned with Atkore Business System (ABS) objectives.
• Deliver training on Lean and Continuous Improvement tools in both office and manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related functional areas.
• 3 to 5 years of similar work experience in a manufacturing operation.
• Certified Lean Practitioner or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred.
• Proficient in creating and analyzing data.
• Proven ability to conduct complex problem solving and analysis and apply these abilities to product or service development and process improvement required.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US full time without any restrictions.
• We are unable to support H1B, EAD, OPT-1, F1, or any other situations where you will need any sponsorship currently or in the future.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Lean tools and methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, and Kaizen.

Benefits

Atkore offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements. Placement in the pay range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time.