Lean Manufacturing Specialist jobs in Savannah, GA

Lean Manufacturing Specialist assists with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the organization. Evaluates all continuous improvement activities and implements plans to optimize performance and processes. Being a Lean Manufacturing Specialist employs Lean methodologies and tools in order to accomplish business objectives. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Lean Manufacturing Specialist also requires training and Lean certification through an accredited organization. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Lean Manufacturing Specialist typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Senior Lean Specialist
  • JE Dunn Construction
  • Savannah, GA FULL_TIME
  • Best People Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.

    By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 95 years.

    Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

    Role Summary

    The Senior Lean Specialist will train internal team on a greater variety of Lean tools and develop and maintain Lean transformation processes and programs. This position will be responsible for creating and maintaining training/planning materials, coaching project teams, and helping all employees understand and apply Lean Principles to their work. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

    • Autonomy & Decision-Making: is expected to function independently in the role with supervision and oversight as needed. Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
    • Career Path: Lean Services Manager.
    Key Role Responsibilities - Core

    LEAN SPECIALIST FAMILY - CORE

    • Trains internal staff on Lean tools. Helps develop and maintain Lean transformation processes and programs.
    • Coaches and supports project teams and/or internal customers with implementation of the basic Lean tools such as Last Planner System, Kanban, meeting facilitation and continuous improvement programs.
    • Trains and supports the office and/or region with basic lean tools including but not limited to, Value Stream Mapping, A3's, 5S, Visual Management, Kanban and Kaizen.
    • Trains and coaches employees and team members to understand the Work Flow Commitment Loop (reliable promising).
    • May lead and train PMs and Superintendents to run effective Pull Planning sessions, weekly Planning sessions and Daily Stand-up sessions through a lead/co-facilitate/coach model.
    • Assumes responsibility for bringing all components of the Last Planner System together to function as a system. Trains and coaches the team in LPS practices.
    • Actively participates in the development and maintenance of the organization's ongoing Lean journey.
    • Challenges project team members and employees to identify, remove and resolve constraints that prevent the team from fulfilling commitments.
    • Maintains level of standards of lean tools used among project teams or within the organization.
    • Utilizes current training materials and customizes to specific assigned customer.
    • Looks for opportunities to improve current training materials.
    • Serves as an ongoing resource for assigned projects and employees to help identify opportunities for improvement.
    Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

    SENIOR LEAN SPECIALIST

    In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

    • Training, teaching and coaching a larger variety and/or more complex tools such as Choosing By Advantages, Target Value Design and Integrated Project Delivery support.
    • Facilitates larger groups and complex project teams.
    • Engages a variety level of leaders to coach, train and teach Lean concepts.
    • Creates or contributes to new training materials.
    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
    • Communication skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
    • Proficiency in MS Office.
    • Ability to facilitate meetings and build consensus.
    • Ability to conduct effective presentations (Intermediate).
    • Ability to coach.
    • Ability to adapt and respond to dynamic situations.
    • Ability and desire to master new skills (Intermediate).
    • Ability to lead change management and Lean efforts (Intermediate).
    • Listening skills (Intermediate).
    • Ability to read a situation and make sound assessments and recommendations.
    • Ability to speak confidently in small groups.
    • Open learner and highly coachable.
    • Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
    • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
    Education
    • Bachelor's degree in construction management, business management or related field (Preferred).
    • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
    Experience
    • 5 years construction operations or Lean experience (Required).
    • 2 years experience in meeting or group facilitation (Preferred).
    • 2 years experience implementing process improvement methodologies (Preferred).
    Working Environment

      At JE Dunn, our approach to benefits means caring for the whole person, and it begins with a comprehensive benefits program that meets families' needs. We offer competitive and award-winning benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, 401(K) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

      JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

      JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to

      JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

       

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    Office Specialist - Medical Office
    • TruGreen - Lawn Specialist
    • Savannah, GA FULL_TIME
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    HVAC Apprentice
    • Georgia Air Specialist
    • Richmond, GA FULL_TIME
    • Georgia Air loves serving families across a large span of Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties. We value the trust and confidence of every family we serve, continuously striving to uphold o...
    • 15 Days Ago

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    In-Home Sales Professional
    • Georgia Air Specialist
    • Richmond, GA FULL_TIME
    • Georgia Air Specialist loves serving families across a large span of Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties. We value the trust and confidence of every family we serve, continuously striving ...
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    Experienced Residential HVAC Service Technician
    • Georgia Air Specialist
    • Richmond, GA FULL_TIME
    • Georgia Air loves serving families across a large span of Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties. We value the trust and confidence of every family we serve, continuously striving to uphold o...
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    Sales professional
    • Georgia Air Specialist
    • Richmond, GA FULL_TIME
    • Georgia Air Specialist loves serving families across a large span of Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties. We value the trust and confidence of every family we serve, continuously striving ...
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    Construction - Billboard Installer
    • Lamar Advertising Company
    • Savannah, GA
    • Would you like to see a different part of your city every day from a bird's eye view? This job is action-packed, and we ...
    • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Shift Supervisor (Part-Time)
    • AutoZone, Inc.
    • Savannah, GA
    • AutoZone's Part-Time Shift Supervisors will assist the Store Manager with leading company initiatives and ensuring maxim...
    • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Senior Production Engineer, Process Improvement - PE Systems or Battery Systems - MNAe
    • MOBIS
    • Savannah, GA
    • Senior Production Engineer, Process Improvement (2 openings) - Savannah - MNAe PE Systems (Richmond Hill location) Batte...
    • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    CWI - Certified Welding Inspector, Savannah, GA
    • On-Board Companies
    • Savannah, GA
    • On-Board Services is hiring a CWI in Savannah, GA! Position Details: Position Type: Full Time Direct Hire Job Location: ...
    • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Shift Supervisor
    • Waffle House, Inc.
    • Savannah, GA
    • At Waffle House, we are not in the food business. We are in the People Business and we are hiring immediately for shift ...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    GDOT DB Senior Inspector
    • WSP
    • Savannah, GA
    • Our Business We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's En...
    • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Technical Service Manager - Cabin Communications/Avionics Electrical Groups
    • Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
    • Savannah, GA
    • **Technical Service Manager - Cabin Communications/Avionics Electrical Groups** **Location:** Savannah, GA, US **Technic...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Recycling Plant Manager: Savannah, GA
    • Pratt Industries
    • Savannah, GA
    • Job Description Job Summary: Manages, plans and coordinates, through staff of skilled, semiskilled and unskilled trade e...
    • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

    Savannah (/səˈvænə/) is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and is the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah River, the city of Savannah became the British colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War, Savannah is today an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. It is Georgia's fifth-largest city, with a 2017 estimated population of 146,444. The Savannah metropolitan area, Georgia's third-largest, had an estimated pop...
    Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
    Income Estimation for Lean Manufacturing Specialist jobs
    $76,222 to $97,920
    Savannah, Georgia area prices
    were up 1.5% from a year ago

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