Lean Coordinator

Michael Page; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI, a market-leading manufacturing organization, seeks a Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement Lead in Massachusetts. You will drive lean initiatives across sites, lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste reduction, partnering with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.

You will mentor staff in lean principles, track improvements, and report on safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 2-4 years of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence experience
• Knowledge of Lean tools including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading process improvement, productivity enhancement, or manufacturing initiatives.
• U.S. Citizen
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing locations.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping exercises, and waste reduction projects.
• Partner with plant leadership, steering committees, and cross-functional teams to strengthen Lean culture and employee engagement.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and implement improvements related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Lead Gemba walks, project reviews, improvement tracking, and operational reporting.
• Train and mentor employees on Lean principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement best practices

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

5S

Visual Management

Job description

Client Details

Our client is a market-leading advanced manufacturing organization developing highly engineered products that support mission-critical applications across a diverse range of technically demanding industries. Backed by a globally recognized parent company, the business combines material science innovation, operational excellence, and significant opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Description

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing locations.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping exercises, and waste reduction projects.
• Partner with plant leadership, steering committees, and cross-functional teams to strengthen Lean culture and employee engagement.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and implement improvements related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Lead Gemba walks, project reviews, improvement tracking, and operational reporting.
• Train and mentor employees on Lean principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement best practices

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 2-4 years of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence experience.
• Knowledge of Lean tools including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading process improvement, productivity enhancement, or manufacturing initiatives.
• U.S. Citizen
• Outgoing & engaging personality
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 - $99,000 base
• Strong Bonus Program
• Opportunity to lead Lean strategy across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Direct exposure to plant and division leadership teams.
• Strong career progression opportunities within a Fortune 250-backed organization.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, retirement contributions, and tuition reimbursement.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, employee development, and operational excellence.

Desired Skills and Experience

• U.S. Citizen
• Degree: Degree in Engineering
• Years of experience: 2-4 years of Manufacturing
• Strong Value Stream / Kaizen experience
• Strong Personality

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.