Lean Systems Manager

Sulzer • Santa Ana, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. About the role Job Summary The Lean Systems Manager / Manufacturing Engineer (LSM) will maximize factory performance and profitability with application of the Lean and Sulzer Excellence System (SES) operating principles. The LSM will cultivate an improvement mind-set throughout the factory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or other technical degrees with Lean Manufacturing experience.
• 5 years of operational experience supporting lean initiatives.
• Lean Green Belt Certification or higher
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Must have good communication skills and strong organizational abilities with orientation to details.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD 2D (or similar programs).

Nice To Haves

• Ability to analyze data sets
• Continuous improvement and solution provider mentality
• Results oriented mindset
• Customer order execution focus
• Ability to train and coach all levels of the factory

Responsibilities

• At factory level, use lean manufacturing principles to achieve operational business targets.
• Assist supervisor and managers with action plan to achieve company objectives.
• Support manufacturing improvements through tooling and equipment design and equipment specification development.
• Improve On Time Delivery and Lead Times though the implementation of continuous flow, layout optimization, pull-system and speed up flows by coaching and/or leading lean principles workshops.
• Contribute to Factory Improvement Plan.
• Review continuous improvement plans and cost-saving projections, challenging where necessary, and provide feedback that drives additional improvements.
• Support continuous failure analysis in cooperation with affected areas.
• Improve Root Cause Analysis knowledge and utilization within the organization.
• Prepare and submit performance reports as required.
• Support corporate initiatives as defined by the Management Team.
• Develop, implement and sustain factory Daily Management Systems including KPI visual management, tier meetings, accountability processes and performance reviews.
• Analyze operational performance data to identify trends, prioritize improvement opportunities and verify project results.
• Lead and facilitate improvement projects delivering quantifiable improvements in productivity, lead time, inventory reduction, quality and cost savings.
• All employees are required to comply with all work instructions, policies, and posted signs or instructions regarding safety, including but not limited to proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• 12 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
• Health savings account matching
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level