Manager - Lean Performance

Manager Lean Performance•Bolingbrook, IL

10d

About The Position

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Operations Excellence, this position will be responsible for managing the teams driving continuous improvement, capacity improvements, and problem solving. This position holder will lead a team of engineers and operations professionals to coach and develop for improvement throughout operations leveraging lean manufacturing techniques similar to the Toyota Production System. As a Manager of Lean Manufacturing you will: Lead and manage lean manufacturing development initiatives across the organization. Develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency and reduce waste through problem solving. Develop leadership and teams to better understand problems and solve them leveraging principles aligned with TPS principles, building respect for individuals and driving results. Lead the development of an operational workforce planning system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement projects. Train and mentor staff on lean manufacturing principles and practices. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to lean initiatives. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Hire, train and mentor engineers and support staff to work to their full potential. Maintain department quality and performance metrics. Write performance reviews and solve departmental issues. Review and write reports, approve expenditures, develop and enforce standard practices. Recommend, plan and direct coaching and development of leaders and problem-solving techniques Leadership: Project Leader/Manager: Plans and organizes the resources necessary to complete a project utilizing the necessary principles, techniques, and tools used in planning, control, monitoring, and review of projects related to Lean Improvement. Key Lean Performance Components: Standardization: Develop and maintain standardized work procedures to ensure consistency and quality Takt Time: Balance production rates with customer demand to optimize efficiency and minimize over production Just-in-Time (JIT): Implement JIT principles to ensure materials and products are produced only as needed, reducing inventory costs and waste Jidoka: Promote automation with a human touch, ensuring machines and operators can detect and address issues immediately Kaizen: Drive continuous improvement through small, incremental changes that enhance processes and reduce waste Kanban: Utilize Kanban systems to manage workflow and inventory, ensuring smooth and efficient production

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering field
10+ years total experience, 5+ years management experience
Proven experience in leading lean initiatives and driving significant improvements using TPS principles.
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, tools, and techniques.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Experience with leadership development, standardized work development, problem solving, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics.

Nice To Haves

Low volume, highly engineered product mix experience, knowledge of lean practices
Experience working in the electrical manufacturing industry.
Previous roles at companies leveraging a mature lean manufacturing approach

Responsibilities

Lead and manage lean manufacturing development initiatives across the organization.
Develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency and reduce waste through problem solving.
Develop leadership and teams to better understand problems and solve them leveraging principles aligned with TPS principles, building respect for individuals and driving results.
Lead the development of an operational workforce planning system.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement projects.
Train and mentor staff on lean manufacturing principles and practices.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to lean initiatives.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Hire, train and mentor engineers and support staff to work to their full potential.
Maintain department quality and performance metrics.
Write performance reviews and solve departmental issues.
Review and write reports, approve expenditures, develop and enforce standard practices.
Recommend, plan and direct coaching and development of leaders and problem-solving techniques
Plans and organizes the resources necessary to complete a project utilizing the necessary principles, techniques, and tools used in planning, control, monitoring, and review of projects related to Lean Improvement.
Develop and maintain standardized work procedures to ensure consistency and quality
Balance production rates with customer demand to optimize efficiency and minimize over production
Implement JIT principles to ensure materials and products are produced only as needed, reducing inventory costs and waste
Promote automation with a human touch, ensuring machines and operators can detect and address issues immediately
Drive continuous improvement through small, incremental changes that enhance processes and reduce waste
Utilize Kanban systems to manage workflow and inventory, ensuring smooth and efficient production