Lean Director (Automotive)

Senior Recruiter | IL, MN, WI | Engineering, Ops Leaders, and Supply Chain

The Lean Director will be responsible for leading lean manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies for manufacturing operations.

This position will spearhead multi-faceted operational excellence initiatives via core continuous improvement and lean principles including but not limited to : eliminating waste, improving quality, reducing lead times, and increasing productivity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Lean transformation roadmap for manufacturing operations
• Implement and sustain Lean methodologies including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Kanban, TPM, and Visual Management
• Identify and eliminate waste throughout multiple value streams to increase throughput and efficiency
• Work closely with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and warehouse teams to align Lean initiatives with business goals
• Analyze current processes and workflows using data-driven approaches to identify areas for improvement
• Facilitate Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops to drive cross-functional engagement and results
• Mentor, coach, and train all levels of the organization in Lean principles and tools
• Establish and monitor performance metrics (e.g., productivity, OEE, takt time, scrap / rework rates)
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving across all levels of the organization
• Partner with leadership to develop change management strategies and ensure effective communication throughout Lean initiatives
• Recruit and develop the continuous improvement team consisting of CI managers and Industrial Engineers

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