Lean CI Engineer: Manufacturing Excellence (Monett, MO)

PlayPower, Inc.; Monett (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

PlayPower, Inc. in Monett, MO is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lean Engineer to lead site-wide Lean initiatives, improve on-time delivery, and drive cost efficiencies. You will collaborate with plant staff and cross-functional leaders while coaching teams in Lean tools and problem-solving.

The role requires hands-on leadership, training, and the ability to develop and execute Kaizen events, value stream maps, and daily management routines to achieve tangible results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years applying Lean concepts in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Certification (SME/AME) is a plus.
• Experience with Lean tools: VSM, Standard Work, Kanban, Daily Management, 5S/Visual Management, SMED, TPM, Kaizen.
• Ability to empower employees, drive change, and develop teams.
• High sense of urgency with results-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean deployment across site operations and train staff.
• Develop a Monett Action Plan and map current state processes.
• Implement Lean principles including takt, flow, pull, and level production.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and track improvements with metrics.
• Develop daily management, standardized work, and problem-solving routines.
• Coach Kaizen leaders and promote continuous improvement.
• Publish quarterly Lean metrics and financial impact to leadership.

Skills

Lean principles

Root cause analysis

Value stream mapping

Daily management

Standard work

5S/Visual management

Kanban

Kaizen

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Related field degree

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Kanban

5S/Visual Management

SMED

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Kaizen

Pull Systems

Job description

PlayPower, Inc. in Monett, MO is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lean Engineer to lead site-wide Lean initiatives, improve on-time delivery, and drive cost efficiencies. You will collaborate with plant staff and cross-functional leaders while coaching teams in Lean tools and problem-solving.

The role requires hands-on leadership, training, and the ability to develop and execute Kaizen events, value stream maps, and daily management routines to achieve tangible results.