Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Sloan Valve Company•Franklin Park, IL

3d•$84,000 - $94,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Operational Excellence Lean Engineer is based in our Franklin Park, IL facility. In this role you will provide leadership in the application of Lean Principles and Methods with a cross-functional team to drive improvement activities. This includes leading kaizen events that are aligned with the Companies Strategy Deployment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
2+ Years Lean Experience
Advanced level experience working with Microsoft Excel.
Experience with plant layout software
Willing to work extended hours and across multiple shifts
Demonstrates clear, professional, and respectful verbal and written communication in all interactions, consistent with an inclusive work environment.
Effective communication skills, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization
Proven experience converting at least two manufacturing cells from batch to single piece flow cells.
Willingness to get your hands dirty, build assembly cells, re-arrange warehouse racks, clean, move, and maintain equipment.
Willingness to teach and mentor others in the knowledge

Responsibilities

Lead Kaizen Events with a cross functional team
Implement a Plan for Every Part
Implement Single Piece Flow Cells (creating continuous flow)
Implement 5S Program
Develop others on Lean principles and tools for implementing creative solutions for system and process improvements.
Implement Tugger / Water Spider Routes
Conduct SMED Events
Develop Flow Plan for Assembly Department
Drive Labor & Variable Cost Productivity

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, and Vision Insurance, effective the first of the month following your hire date.
Health Savings Account (HSA): With company contributions for most medical plan options.
Financial Security: Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Accident Insurance.
Additional Protection: Optional Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Convenient Commuter Benefits: Save on your daily commute.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Dependent Care FSA to help manage your expenses.
Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
Generous Time Off: Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, and other paid or unpaid state/local leaves where required.
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid Work Program to support your flexibility.
Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring great talent.
Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you grow your skills.
Community and Networking: Join our Employee Business Groups and connect with colleagues.