Lean Manufacturing Associate

Menasha Corporation•Neenah, WI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lean Manufacturing Associate supports the training, development, implementation, and ongoing sustainment of the skills training matrix program by partnering closely with operations leaders and frontline teams. This role is crucial for building workforce capability, ensuring consistent application of training standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. While primarily aligned to first shift, flexibility is required to support all three shifts and occasional weekend work based on business needs. This position supports a production manufacturing facility and requires the individual to develop subject matter expertise (SME) in machine operation across all pieces of production equipment in the facility.

Requirements

Desire and willingness to commit to on-going professional development, including Menasha specific and other training and development opportunities as directed.
Attends training and required meetings outside normal work schedule, typically two or fewer per month after initial training period.
Strong interpersonal skills - you care about people and are passionate about helping others!
Microsoft Office skills: Windows, Outlook, SharePoint, SAP, Word, Power Point, and Excel.
The position routinely requires verbal and written communication in English in order to complete the daily business requirements.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business.
Ability to effectively work in teams.
Ability to work in a plant-based environment with moving equipment and people.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles.
Ability to interact with all types of people.
Technical knowledge in the areas of quality systems and certifications.
Organizational skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Statistical knowledge.
Able to conduct team and individual meetings.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
LEAN Certification(s) preferred
Previous training experience preferred
Previous formal or informal leadership experience

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate others in a positive manner, including encouraging others to follow work instructions, achieve standards and goals.
Provide corrective feedback and work with manager to provide corrective action to team members.
Assure team members perform tasks according to established procedures.
Coach and develop new team members and temporary employees in small groups and one-on-one.
Follow and write documented standard work procedures (SOPs) to eliminate variation and promote sharing of knowledge.
Ensure all employees are adhering to (SOP’s).
Cross train in related functions and assist others in obtaining cross-functional capabilities.
Support and embrace CI (Continuous Improvement) culture and methodology.
Create any needed training resources, including work instructions, standard work, and visual aids.
Assist in developing, implementing, and promoting the skills training matrix program.
Able to conduct effective individual and small-group training for team members.
Identify training needs and opportunities throughout work instructions auditing.
Review training content for accuracy on a fixed schedule.
Run training reports and metrics.
Facilitate and conduct new hire orientation as needed.
Participate in daily and weekly tier meetings.
Working flexible hours to support training & production needs.
Actively engage with production teams and supervisors.
Assist with coordination and delivery of all required monthly training for Menasha in adherence to the progression of the training matrix requirements.
Develop a positive learning culture at Menasha.
Assist department leads/mentors with skills training matrix completion and other training needs.