Specialist Lean

Donaldson; Aguascalientes; Presencial; MXN 480.000 - 720.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Donaldson is seeking a Specialist Lean to join the Operations team in its manufacturing facility. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, facilitate Lean methodologies, and drive DPS-based optimization. Your work will impact safety, productivity, quality, and cost reductions.

You will train staff, run Kaizen events, and partner with cross-functional teams to sustain operational excellence. Travel up to 10% is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• 4+ years in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement in automotive/metal-mechanical settings.
• Experience in large manufacturing operations (~500+ employees) and advanced English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Kaizen events to improve productivity, quality, safety and cost.
• Train staff on Lean tools (5S, Kanban, visual management) and methodologies.
• Conduct audits and assess manufacturing maturity levels across the plant.
• Support DPS alignment and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs for safety, quality, productivity, delivery and cost.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance and engineering teams.
• Travel up to 10% to support other sites and audits.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Kaizen

Process Optimization

Cross-functional Training

Project Management

Statistical Analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Descripción del empleo

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Position Summary

• Join the Donaldson Operations team as a Specialist Lean supporting our manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, facilitate Lean Manufacturing methodologies, and drive operational excellence through Kaizen events, process optimization, and the Donaldson Production System (DPS). Your contribution will directly impact safety, productivity, quality, cost reduction, and overall plant performance.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
• Train employees at multiple organizational levels on Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies.
• Conduct SOLES audits and assess manufacturing maturity levels across the plant.
• Support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across production and support functions.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through audits, observations, and plant walkthroughs.
• Coordinate and maintain the Donaldson Production System (DPS) assessment process.
• Monitor and support key performance indicators including safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Partner with production, quality, maintenance, EHS, process engineering, and project engineering teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote safe work practices and identify risks related to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Travel: Up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or a related function within the automotive or metal-mechanical industry.
• Experience working in manufacturing operations with approximately 500 or more employees.
• Advanced English proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools including 5S, SMED, Kaizen, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, Standardized Work, and Lean Accounting.
• Experience with Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience with problem-solving methodologies such as PDCA and Core Tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional teams and continuous improvement workshops.
• Strong communication, coaching, and training skills.
• Ability to influence change and drive operational excellence initiatives across multiple departments.

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