Lean Coordinator

EnerSys Delaware Inc.•Warrensburg, MO

About The Position

The Lean Coordinator supports EnerSys Operating System (EOS) transformation by using operational data and Lean methods to identify, prioritize, and deliver measurable improvements in areas including safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, cycle time, growth, margin, and inventory. The role pulls, validates, interprets, breaks down, and communicates performance data; facilitates structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis; and coaches team members in selecting, implementing, and sustaining countermeasures. The position provides functional leadership for Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), Blitz RIE events, Gemba Walks, and other cross-functional improvement activities. It may temporarily direct teams to help achieve safe, timely, and sustainable results. Projects are integrated with regional and plant Lean deployment efforts and must meet established business guidelines, criteria, and metrics. The role requires regular in-person attendance and may require irregular hours on short notice.

Requirements

At least 24 months of manufacturing experience.
Ability to pull, validate, organize, and interpret operational data from spreadsheets, production systems, reports, and visual-management tools.
Ability to break down data into meaningful categories, recognize trends and abnormalities, and communicate findings clearly.
Working knowledge of structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis methods, including using data to identify causes and evaluate countermeasures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including creating spreadsheets, basic charts, summaries, and tracking tools for data-based metrics.
Demonstrated Lean thinking, teamwork, and ability to facilitate or lead RIEs, Gemba Walks, and Blitz RIE events.
Ability to coach and support employees in understanding data, participating in problem solving, completing action items, and sustaining improvements.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills, with strong attention to data accuracy, detail, and follow-through.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Regular in-person attendance, punctuality, and dependability; ability to work irregular hours on short notice when required.

Nice To Haves

A two-year degree in a related field or at least three years of experience in process improvement at a manufacturing facility or distribution center.
Prior supervisory or team-lead experience.

Responsibilities

Execute long- and short-term objectives that support EOS goals and measurable business results.
Partner with plant personnel to identify, prioritize, address, and eliminate process-related obstacles.
Pull, validate, organize, and maintain data from production systems, reports, spreadsheets, visual-management boards, and other approved sources.
Interpret operational data to identify trends, gaps, abnormalities, and improvement opportunities across key performance indicators.
Break down data by relevant categories such as site, value stream, line, product, shift, process step, or time period.
Create and share accurate, timely, understandable data summaries, charts, spreadsheets, and visual-management updates.
Apply structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis methods, including Pareto analysis, 5 Whys, fishbone analysis, process observation, and cause verification.
Coach and support team members in understanding data, defining problems, identifying root causes, choosing countermeasures, and tracking results.
Lead Rapid Improvement Events, Blitz RIE events, and Gemba Walks from preparation through follow-up, including defining scope, establishing baselines, facilitating activities, documenting actions, and sustaining improvements.
Own pre-event and post-event standard work, action tracking, benefit validation, and communication of event outcomes.
Learn and apply value stream mapping techniques to improve information, material, and production flow.
Update and maintain visual performance tools, including mission control and MDI boards, using verified source data.
Conduct cycle-time analysis, time studies, work-balance and flow analysis, and workplace analysis to improve use of people, machines, materials, information, and energy.
Assist with changes to systems and processes needed to support EOS initiatives and sustain standard work.
Maintain regular in-person attendance and arrive and depart on time; work irregular hours on short notice when required.
During improvement activities, provide functional leadership that may include directing cross-functional teams, assigning event tasks, maintaining engagement, resolving issues within scope, and ensuring safe and timely completion of objectives.