Lean Manufacturing Manager

Lam Research • Livermore, CA

4h

About The Position

Join Lam as a Lean Manufacturing Manager to support continuous improvement initiatives within our Malaysia manufacturing operations. This role focuses on implementing Lean principles & tools, optimizing production processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations preferably in the semiconductor industry
• Basic proficiency in SAP, MES, or similar systems
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Familiarity with Lean tools, Lean management systems, and methodologies

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience preferred
• Automotive experience or Toyota Production System a plus
• Experience in Shingo Model assessment and implementation in the Manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping to improve manufacturing processes
• Support workstation standardization and layout optimization
• Assist in developing visual management systems and performance tracking dashboards
• Drive operational excellence in Manufacturing through Shingo Model implementation
• Identify areas of waste and inefficiency and propose actionable solutions
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement process changes
• Lead and promote kaizen culture
• Provide Lean training to operators and team leads
• Facilitate improvement workshops and Gemba walks
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the site
• Support data collection and analysis using tools like SAP and MES
• Work with Quality teams to monitor defect trends and support improvement initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees