Continuous Improvement Lean Advisor - Corporate

Dotson; Fort Mill (SC); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dotson seeks a Continuous Improvement Advisor to drive manufacturing operational improvement and cost savings across facilities. The role focuses on applying Lean methodologies to enhance profitability and efficiency, with travel and remote-work considerations based on location.

The candidate will analyze processes, develop efficiency strategies, and implement improvements while mentoring CI staff and coordinating with leadership to ensure buy-in and sustained results.

Formación

• Experience requirements: 8+ years with a bachelor, or 6+ years with a Master, or equivalent.
• Lean subject matter expert with manufacturing Lean/Engineering experience.
• Understanding and application of Lean methodologies and principles.
• Kaizen scheduling, facilitation, and follow-up experience.
• Experience implementing Lean programs with buy-in at all levels.
• ISO9001 certification and/or auditing experience.
• Preferred: 12 years manufacturing Lean/Engineering; Automotive or Medical industry experience.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze designs, methods and internal manufacturing processes.
• Develop strategies and initiatives for operational efficiency.
• Implement process improvements and changes in manufacturing methods.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methods (5S, VSM, SMED, TPM, Kaizen).
• Support CI Director, Managers, Supervisors, and Engineers in Lean implementation.
• Conduct Lean Assessments and develop improvement plans with CI staff.
• Develop and train CI group in Kaizen; nurture independence as trainers.
• Develop and implement Model Lines under CI Director and General Managers.
• Utilize existing CI Lean training classes to support methods across facilities.
• Work independently to meet scheduled goals.
• Travel ~50% of the time.
• Operate remotely depending on location relative to MPS location.
• Manage large projects with limited oversight; coach and delegate to staff.
• Address complex problems and drive results.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or higher

ISO9001 certification

Lean certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Advisor focuses on manufacturing operational improvement and cost savings to improve the organization’s profitability and efficiency.

Job Duties

• Analyze designs, methods and internal manufacturing processes
• Develop strategies and initiatives for operational efficiency
• Implement process improvements and changes in manufacturing methods
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using various Lean methodologies and principles (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Kaizen, etc.)
• Support CI Director, Managers, Supervisors, and Engineers in the implementation of Lean methods and principles throughout the nine facilities.
• Conduct Lean Assessments at each facility as a baseline and develop a plan of improvement with CI staff.
• Develop and train CI group in Kaizen methods, supporting their development to become independent trainers.
• Develop and implement Model Lines under the direction of the CI Director and General Managers.
• Use existing CI Lean training classes to support existing methods throughout the facilities.
• Work independently to meet scheduled goals.
• Remote position depending on location to MPS location.
• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
• 50% average travel required.

Experience and Education

• A minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience.
• Lean Subject Matter Expert.
• Manufacturing experience in a Lean and/or Engineering position
• Understanding and use of Lean methodologies and principles
• Development of Kaizen schedule with full planning, facilitation, and follow-up experience.
• Implementation of Lean programs with buy-in at every level of the organization.
• ISO9001 certification and/or auditing experience.
• 12 years manufacturing experience in a Lean and/or Engineering position (preferred)
• Certified Lean training (preferred)
• Automotive or Medical industry experience (preferred)
• Safely work within an industrial facility both in the aisles and in the assembly, machining, and foundry areas, lifting 50 lbs.

Competencies/ Skills

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• English competency. Spanish optional