Senior Lean & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Kohler Co.; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 820,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Reynosa is seeking a Lean Project Leader to develop a culture of continuous improvement across production and administrative areas. You will lead Kaizen events, drive cost-saving initiatives, and mentor teams to apply Lean tools for measurable outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in industrial engineering and at least 3 years in manufacturing, with experience in OPEX, TPM, Six Sigma, and strong English communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• Competencies: Analytic thinking, quality system knowledge, Lean tools knowledge.
• Skills: Problem solving, communication, lean techniques, leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact projects from initiation to closure, applying best practices in scope, schedule and risk management.
• Support the Project Portfolio ensuring prioritization and alignment with business objectives.
• Facilitates Kohler training programs, Kaizen events and other Kohler initiatives.
• Educates employees on Kohler Systems, tools and techniques helping to form a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Identifies and leverages best practices within the local site. Documents lessons learned and incorporated it into local sites as appropriate.
• Monitor Ideas Program to ensure timely and proper documentation.
• Conduct Kaizen events focused on metrics that impact Goals.
• Lead Value Stream Maps (VSM) activities and track action plan.
• Analyze OEE and collaborate with support teams to track results and action item.
• Develop Root cause Analysis to solve problems.
• Perform OBC pillar chart analysis to drive productivity projects.
• Conduct Gemba walks to identify opportunities.
• Manages Kohler systems and tools to improve business performance.
• Coordinates and synchronizes site level Kohler goals and initiatives. Provides documentation of results and benefits achieved.
• Responsible for the oversight, development, training, implementing, and sustaining of the plant’s Lean Culture including, 5S, Visual Controls, Standard Work and Kaizen systems.

Skills

Analytic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Lean techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kohler Reynosa is seeking a Lean Project Leader to develop a culture of continuous improvement across production and administrative areas. You will lead Kaizen events, drive cost-saving initiatives, and mentor teams to apply Lean tools for measurable outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in industrial engineering and at least 3 years in manufacturing, with experience in OPEX, TPM, Six Sigma, and strong English communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.