Beneva Group has been engaged to find their next Lean Coach for a leading manufacturer of aerospace components and systems. Based in their state‑of‑the‑art aerospace manufacturing facility, this vital role will be responsible for driving operational excellence through the implementation of the Operating System principles. The position will play a crucial role in fostering a lean culture while maintaining the high precision and quality standards required in aerospace manufacturing.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and lead kaizen events and improvement projects aligned with TPS principles
- Provide direct coaching in fundamental TPS tools including standardized work.
- Train and mentor teams in problem‑solving using Toyota Business Practices (TBP)
- Support daily management systems and help develop visual management boards
- Guide implementation of Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Safety, Standard Work, Material Pull Systems, Variation Reduction, SMED, and Daily Management
- Coach supervisors and team leaders in TPS leadership behaviors
- Facilitate value stream mapping and process improvement activities
- Support the implementation of pull systems in manufacturing
- Document and share best practices across teams
- Lead problem‑solving activities
- Provide regular updates on improvement activities and results
- Support quality improvement initiatives aligned with requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 7+ years of hands‑on manufacturing experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing
- Demonstrated expertise in Toyota Production System principles and tools
- Direct experience implementing lean in complex manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of quality systems and regulatory requirements
- Experience with manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, and assembly
- Proven track record of leading successful improvement projects
- Strong coaching and facilitation skills
- Excellent problem‑solving capabilities using TPS methodologies
- Experience working with precision tolerances and quality requirements
- Understanding of high‑mix, low‑volume production environments
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Must Live in Close Proximity to Saltillo location
Preferred Qualifications:
- Lean or Six Sigma certification
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations or Equivalent
- Lean or Six Sigma certification
- Experience with aerospace supply chain dynamics
- Background in precision machining or assembly operations