Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer

MacLean Power Systems; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems seeks a Lean/Continuous Improvement leader to drive data-driven kaizen, reduce waste, and raise safety, quality, and efficiency. You will organize improvements using time study, value-added analysis, and shop-floor observations.

You will develop standards, lead 5S practices, track KPIs, and mentor teams while collaborating across functions. A bachelor's degree and 10+ years in manufacturing or industrial engineering with TPS/JDE experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Perform work with sense of urgency maintaining a high level of quality.
• Handle complex issues
• Possess expert knowledge of subject matter
• Provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to subordinate group
• Experience with JDE software.
• Typically require a bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of experience
• Experience using the Toyota Production System

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal processes and identify opportunities for improvements using time study, value added analysis, spaghetti diagrams, Yamazumi and other data collection techniques
• Establish key performance indicators for functions being reviewed, evaluate current state and propose possible future state and objectives using data to communicate opportunities
• Oversee and be involved with the implementation of changes. Track progress towards efficiency or quality goals. Ability to quickly identify hurdles and propose solutions.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.) suggest modifications to standards to increase visual factory and/or flexibility
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Data analysis

Kaizen / continuous improvement

Leadership coaching

Communication

Process improvement

Project management

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDE software

Job description

MacLean Power Systems seeks a Lean/Continuous Improvement leader to drive data-driven kaizen, reduce waste, and raise safety, quality, and efficiency. You will organize improvements using time study, value-added analysis, and shop-floor observations.

You will develop standards, lead 5S practices, track KPIs, and mentor teams while collaborating across functions. A bachelor's degree and 10+ years in manufacturing or industrial engineering with TPS/JDE experience preferred.