Lean Manufacturing Manager jobs in Lorain, OH

1.0 Job Summary

The Lean Manager will orchestrate the internal resources of Borgers Ohio to ensure that cost savings opportunities are investigated and implemented in order to maximize profit on existing and new programs. The Lean Manager shall ensure that suggestions for improvement, lessons learned, and specific requirements of the plant are communicated to the team. The Lean Manager works with production in order to assure data transparency by implementing visual shop floor management. This position will report directly to the Plant Manager.

2.0 Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with all levels of Borgers organization.
• Identify and fix gaps with Direct Labor and Indirect Labor plan from a cost perspective.
• Review and improve Plant layout plan.

· Manager supports the Lean Coordinators regarding the definition of an optimal routing, and production layout

· Support day to day operations on the plant manufacturing floor to insure processes are robust and lean

· Ensures that cost savings opportunities are investigated and implemented in order to maximize profit on existing and new programs

· Use proper escalation to solicit management support for any team member not delivering on expectations

· Meet with the supervisor/manager of the area to get help securing the deliverable

· Ability to participate in group meetings whenever deemed necessary

· Track on an open issues list

· Track risks and opportunities

· Determine resource requirements necessary to complete projects and solve open issues

· Work with Manufacturing Engineers to develop manufacturing concept

· Present manufacturing concept to cross functional management team for approval to proceed

· Ensure full respect of the HSE rules and regulations

· Participation in the realization of prototypes and pre-series production for the early detection of potential risks and use of process improvement potential

· Active participation in the transfer of lessons learned and Kaizen results in the manufacturing standards and the FMEA

· Ability to support sister plant – Duncan

3.0 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge and implementation of general safe work practices.

· Ability to deliver training to a diverse audience using multiple formats or delivery methods

· Proven problem-solving abilities

· Possess good verbal and written communication

· Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

· Effective conflict resolution skills.

· Experience in meeting and exceeding safety, quality and productivity goals.

· Ability to change and embrace change.

· Self-starter with ability to prioritize multiple projects and customers.

· Good organizing and planning skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a work group or team.

· Ability to work a flexible schedule.

· Able and willing to work in a manufacturing plant environment.

· Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

· Ability to present information and convey messages in a manner appropriate for different levels in the internal organization

· Able to perform in a fast-paced environment where change is common

4.0 Credentials and Experience:

· 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with experience as a member of a cross functional team

· Lean Manufacturing Experience

· Engineering Degree

5.0 Special Requirements

· Authorization to work and reside in the United States

6.0 Physical Requirements

· 20/20 vision (with or without corrective lenses)

• Ability to differentiate colors

· Normal hearing ability (with or without corrective device)

· Ability to lift and carry items for short distances:

o less than 20 pounds – frequently

o less than 40 pounds – occasionally

o greater than 40 pounds – infrequently

• Ability to bend, kneel, or climb steps/ladders
• Small motor skills including ability to grasp, control and use objects or tool
• Fine motor skills including manipulation of small objects
• Able to read and interpret text, schematics, blueprints or drawings

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Lean manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Automobile Industry: 3 years (Preferred)
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person