Manager of Lean & Quality

Marmon Holdings•Wooster, OH

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Position Summary: The Manager of Lean & Quality is responsible for driving the company’s Lean Manufacturing strategy while ensuring robust quality systems are in place to meet customer and regulatory requirements. This role is the driving force behind the continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance. In addition, this position oversees quality management practices, ensuring products consistently meet or exceed expectations. The ideal candidate will bring strong Lean expertise with proven experience in quality systems, creating a balanced approach to operational excellence.

Requirements

Strong background in Lean Manufacturing with demonstrated project leadership.
Solid knowledge of quality systems and tools, including CAPA , audits, and customer standards.
Proven ability to lead change initiatives and engage employees at all levels.
Excellent facilitation, communication, and leadership skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing, quality, or related field
5+ years of experience in Lean leadership and quality management in a manufacturing environment.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (required);
Experience leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and root cause problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Black Belt or CQE certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Champion Lean practices including (but not limited to) 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, SMED , and standard work.
Facilitate continuous improvement projects to increase throughput, reduce waste, and lower costs.
Train, coach, and mentor employees at all levels on Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies.
Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement through hands-on leadership and employee engagement.
Lead value stream transformations to optimize flow, reduce cycle times, and balance production lines.
Implement, maintain, and improve the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations.
Lead internal/external audits and Corrective/Preventive Action (CAPA) processes.
Develop, monitor, and report on quality KPIs, including product performance and customer satisfaction.
Drive root cause analysis and structured problem-solving for quality issues.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to integrate Lean and Quality initiatives into daily processes.
Support new product introductions with Lean process design and quality planning.
Standardize best practices across departments and sites.
Lead, mentor, and develop quality/CI team members (if applicable).