Lean Supervisor

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the development of department-level lean management metrics, breaking them down to team levels.
• Establish a monitoring mechanism, regularly analyze data fluctuations, identify waste areas, provide improvement suggestions, and ensure follow-up by responsible departments.
• Use visual management boards (e.g., QCDIP) to track metrics achievement in real-time and provide data support for management decision-making.
• Identify high-value improvement opportunities and lead or participate in lean improvement projects (e.g., efficiency, cycle time, quality).
• Develop project plans and drive implementation, utilizing methodologies like DMAIC and PDCA.
• Cook up cross-departmental resources (production, quality, logistics) to ensure projects meet goals on schedule.
• Consolidate project experiences and develop replicable improvement models, promoting best practices across business lines.
• Conduct tiered lean training courses (e.g., 5S, TPM, value stream mapping, IE tools) for management, frontline employees, and specialized teams.
• Update training materials (case studies, visualization tools) and enhance lean awareness through theoretical classes, hands-on practice, and simulations.
• Track training effectiveness and evaluate knowledge conversion through assessments and improvement proposals, fostering a lean culture in everyday work.
• Organize annual/quarterly/monthly lean-themed activities (e.g., Lean Month, Eight Wastes) to promote a continuous improvement culture.
• Build a cross-departmental lean exchange platform (e.g., regular improvement sharing sessions, benchmark business line visits).

Requirements

• Professional Background:
• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Industrial Engineering (IE), Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• Certification in lean production, Six Sigma (Green Belt or above preferred).
• Over 3 years of work experience in manufacturer, leading or assisting in cross-departmental lean improvement projects (e.g., 5S, TPM, VSM, SMED, standardized work).
• Core Competencies:
• Data Analysis: Proficient in using Excel and other data analysis tools to identify improvement opportunities.
• Project Management: Experienced in cross-departmental collaboration and adept at driving project implementation.
• Communication and Training: Clear logic and structured expression skills.
• Tool Application: Proficient in using lean tools like A3 reports, standardized work, ECRS.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• Paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment.
• Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
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