Lean Leader

Wabtec•Duncan, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Manufacturing/Operations team, you will lead efforts to establish, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes across assembly and machining environments. You will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the safe delivery of quality products on time by driving lean transformation, improving equipment reliability, and implementing innovative technologies. This role supports site performance by advancing process capability, strengthening operational discipline, and ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards. You will regularly communicate performance metrics and improvement plans to leadership while developing strategies to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline
Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in mechanical assembly, machining, and welding environments
At least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting
Strong knowledge of ISO 9000 quality systems, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and QRQC methodologies
Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Proven project management experience and financial acumen
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Experience driving process and quality improvements

Nice To Haves

AWS D1.1 and/or IPC620 certification or experience
Six Sigma or Shainin certification
Demonstrated success leading lean transformation initiatives using industry-standard tools
Experience with product run-off, equipment validation, and Gage R&R studies
Electrical assembly experience
Hydraulic and pneumatic assembly experience

Responsibilities

Lead lean transformation initiatives to improve manufacturing flow and operational efficiency
Champion a customer-focused culture across the manufacturing organization
Implement and monitor Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs to maximize equipment uptime
Develop and maintain processes that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
Support specification development for equipment, products, and alternative materials
Facilitate cross-functional problem solving using structured methodologies (A3, 8D, DMAIC)
Ensure integration of Lean principles into new product introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and capital projects
Manage and maintain the site capital expenditure process
Identify, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing technologies
Ensure compliance with special process standards including brazing, crimping, painting, torque, and welding
Develop, track, and present key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership
Lead and develop team members to support operational goals
Perform other duties as assigned