Lean Continuous Improvement Lead

Dana Canada Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana seeks a manufacturing leader to drive Lean initiatives at our Kentucky plant, applying Toyota Production System methods to deliver safe, cost-effective production. You will guide teams, deploy the Dana Operating System, Kaizen and 5S programs, and mentor staff to meet performance goals.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a focus on reducing downtime, boosting efficiency, and delivering on-time customer commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with several years of business experience in supply chain or operations.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership/management experience.
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System and ability to implement.
• Self-starter, organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong report-writing, technical presentation and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve plant safety and maintain a safe work environment.
• Support and deploy DOS initiatives through programs such as Black Belt and EIM.
• Maintain performance measurables and drive continuous improvement for on-time deliveries.
• Lead cost reduction and efficiency efforts to meet company objectives.
• Learn and implement Dana Operating System elements; lead Kaizen and Zero Defect Teams.
• Implement DOS plant-wide and support new program projects.
• Coordinate Kaizen projects and implementations.
• Design poke-yoke methods to meet customer expectations of <15 ppm.
• Support Lean initiatives and proactive downtime reduction.
• Establish cost estimation, cost control, and cost savings; maintain capacity.
• Lead and support production activities; improve lines as needed.
• Maintain 5S program and world-class housekeeping; monitor in-process buffers.

Skills

Green Belt

TPS

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety & quality oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

5+ years manufacturing leadership/management

Tools

MS Office

Lotus Notes

Job description

Dana seeks a manufacturing leader to drive Lean initiatives at our Kentucky plant, applying Toyota Production System methods to deliver safe, cost-effective production. You will guide teams, deploy the Dana Operating System, Kaizen and 5S programs, and mentor staff to meet performance goals.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a focus on reducing downtime, boosting efficiency, and delivering on-time customer commitments.