Process Specialist – Lean Manufacturing
About The Position
We are looking for a Process Specialist who will help improve and optimize our production processes while supporting the integration and use of our IFS Cloud ERP system. This role focuses mainly on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement in our production environment. You will work closely with operators, supervisors, and leadership to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and help our operations run more smoothly. You do not need a specific degree for this role. Practical experience working in a manufacturing environment is highly valued. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is also an advantage. We are also open to hiring motivated recent graduates who are interested in manufacturing, operations, and process improvement.
Requirements
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Willingness to spend time on the production floor working directly with operations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, or Root Cause Analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems (IFS, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
- Ability to work with data or dashboards (Power BI, SQL, or similar tools).
Responsibilities
- Observe and analyze production and packaging processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen activities and root-cause problem solving.
- Help develop and maintain standard work instructions and process documentation.
- Work directly on the production floor with operators and supervisors to improve workflows.
- Support the configuration and improvement of our IFS Cloud ERP system.
- Translate real production workflows into ERP processes and procedures.
- Help users solve system-related issues and support basic training and documentation.
- Work with internal teams and external consultants on improvements and system updates.
- Work closely with Pressing, Packaging, Shipping, Maintenance, and IT teams.
- Act as a bridge between operations and systems/IT.
- Support the introduction of new equipment, automation, or production lines from a process perspective.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
