Lean Engineer

Nemak; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemak in Augusta, GA is seeking a Lean Engineer to lead the implementation and training of 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and visual management to reduce waste and downtime. The role supports cross-functional teams with systematic problem solving for continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing, a strong lean foundation, excellent communication, and proven project experience to drive improvement programs and sustain gains.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of lean principles.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to collaborate with various teams.
• Must be able to manage change management.
• Must have proven results oriented project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and training of 5S, standard work and lean tools.
• Identify and drive cost reduction opportunities within the plant.
• Promote root cause problem solving and standardize results.
• Conduct plant assessments for Lean/Six Sigma using VSM and other tools.
• Track and maintain improvement action items with leadership visibility.
• Develop deployment strategy and sustain system success.

Skills

Lean principles

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Project experience

Tools

5S

Standard Work

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

Visual Management

Job description

The Lean Engineer is responsible to lead the implementation and training of 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, Kaizen, visual management and other lean core tools and methods reducing waste and downtime in the operations. This role will promote systematic problem solving to support cross-functional teams in continuous improvement.

• Works with leadership teams to implement and train lean core tools and identify and drives cost reduction opportunities within the plant; including working with the implementation of new programs.
• Promotes the use of root cause problem solving, ensuring problems are identified, eliminated and results standardized through the use of lean core tools.
• Performs plant assessments on current to future state for Lean/Six Sigma and action plans to close gaps through the use of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and other lean core tools.
• Tracks and maintains the plan improvement action items and create action plans to complete the open items to improve the performance visibility for leadership teams in metrics.
• Prepares lean core tool implementations and continuous improvement actions and monitors continued practice and updates the training or actions as needed to meet company goals.
• Drives plant in developing deployment strategy and establishing systems to maintain success

Requirements

• 3+ years relevant experience in manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of lean principles
• Must have strong written and verbal communication
• Must be able to collaborate with various teams
• Must be able to manage change management
• Must have proven results oriented project experience