Lean CI Engineer – 6S & Plant Optimization

Search Masters, Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Masters, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing professional to partner with the Facilities and Maintenance team to drive continuous improvement, lead 6S projects, and optimize plant layouts. This role emphasizes hands-on project leadership and measurable productivity gains.

A BS in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering is required, with a minimum of four years in Lean Manufacturing and plant project exposure. Candidates must be prepared to work on-site in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (any engineering degree considered).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing with exposure to plant projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Facilities and Maintenance team to coordinate and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and execute 6S projects, plant layout optimization, and facilities upgrade programs.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of weekly KPIs, monthly and quarterly scorecards to monitor and track productivity.
• Oversee and track 6S activities across the entire plant facility.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

6S Projects

Education

BS in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Search Masters, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing professional to partner with the Facilities and Maintenance team to drive continuous improvement, lead 6S projects, and optimize plant layouts. This role emphasizes hands-on project leadership and measurable productivity gains.

A BS in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering is required, with a minimum of four years in Lean Manufacturing and plant project exposure. Candidates must be prepared to work on-site in a heavy manufacturing environment.