Lean Champion: Continuous Improvement Leader

Michael Page; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

MPI, a globally recognised manufacturing and engineering organisation, seeks a Lean Practitioner II to lead Lean transformations across a growing facility. You will champion continuous improvement, run Kaizen events, map value streams, and mentor teams to sustain improvements.

This role offers strong career development, training, and advancement opportunities within an inclusive, collaborative environment, with a focus on delivering measurable operational excellence across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives across the facility, driving continuous improvement and waste elimination.
• Facilitate value stream mapping activities and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Organise and lead Kaizen events, ensuring projects deliver measurable operational improvements.
• Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to embed Lean methodologies across the organisation.
• Promote and sustain a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, and Lean training initiatives.
• Drive problem-solving using Lean tools to address manufacturing challenges.
• Monitor and report KPI progress and continuous improvement savings.
• Lead regular Gemba walks and continuous improvement reviews.
• Support multiple locations and collaborate with stakeholders for sustainable Lean implementation.

Job description

MPI, a globally recognised manufacturing and engineering organisation, seeks a Lean Practitioner II to lead Lean transformations across a growing facility. You will champion continuous improvement, run Kaizen events, map value streams, and mentor teams to sustain improvements.

This role offers strong career development, training, and advancement opportunities within an inclusive, collaborative environment, with a focus on delivering measurable operational excellence across locations.