Lean Practitioner - Manufacturing

Amrize•Franklin, IN

1d•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lean Practitioner leads enterprise-level Lean transformation initiatives to drive operational excellence, eliminate waste, and improve quality, delivery, and cost performance. This role serves as a subject-matter expert, coach, and change leader, enabling teams to adopt Lean thinking and sustainable continuous improvement practices across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Field of Study Preferred: Engineering, Quality, Operations, Business, or a related field is required.
5 years of experience in Lean deployment, operations excellence, quality, or process improvement roles supporting manufacturing or operations.
Proven record of leading successful Lean transformations or large-scale improvement initiatives.
A strong understanding and practice of Lean principles, systems, and behaviors.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent facilitation, communication, and coaching abilities for all levels of the organization.
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to respirators. Employees who are required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Nice To Haves

ASQ, PMP, or other certifications preferred.
Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
Formal training in Lean methodologies (Toyota Production System, Shingo, etc.).

Responsibilities

Lead Lean Transformation: Develop and execute Lean strategies using our BEOS that align with business objectives and work cross-functionally to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, productivity, cost, and customer satisfaction.
Coach and Mentor: Guide leaders, managers, and frontline teams in applying Lean principles, tools, and behaviors (e.g., value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, problem-solving, standard work, visual management).
Facilitate Continuous Improvement: Lead cross-functional improvement events focused on root cause identification and loss/waste elimination while implementing sustainable solutions.
Performance Measurement: Deliver measurable improvement for business objectives such as safety, quality, lead time, OEE, cost, productivity, OTIF, and engagement.
Standardization: Promote standard work practices, process stability, and operational discipline throughout the organization.
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.