Lean Improvement Lead

Construction Specialties; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Specialties is seeking a Lean Leader to drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations in Georgia. You will lead Lean initiatives, apply tools such as Daily Management and Standard Work, and coordinate with plant management, engineering, quality, and customers to improve quality, delivery, and reliability.

You will train teams, analyze data, report KPIs (OEE/TEEP), and promote a safe workplace while advancing cross-functional projects and problem-solving culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or similar.
• 2-4 years of experience in lean, ISO and/or quality manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing organization.
• Lean certification preferred.
• Experience with Standard Work and Systems Documentation and Management.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience with Visual Management.
• Knowledge of OEE and TEEP.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance.
• Strong communication skills.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving techniques/tools.
• Data-driven, disciplined, objective and detail oriented.
• Ability to coach and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement efforts by improving processes and applying Lean tools like Daily Management, Standard Work, and Problem Solving.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and responses to customer quality issues.
• Take action to prevent product, process, and system quality issues.
• Track and report performance metrics such as KPIs, OEE, and other data.
• Support and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Create and apply consistent processes across teams with Team Leaders.
• Work with leadership across all levels to implement Lean strategies.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects.
• Train and coach employees at all levels on Lean principles and tools.

Skills

Lean

Problem Solving

Communication

Data Analysis

Team Coaching

Visual Management

OEE/TEEP

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or similar

Job description

Construction Specialties is seeking a Lean Leader to drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations in Georgia. You will lead Lean initiatives, apply tools such as Daily Management and Standard Work, and coordinate with plant management, engineering, quality, and customers to improve quality, delivery, and reliability.

You will train teams, analyze data, report KPIs (OEE/TEEP), and promote a safe workplace while advancing cross-functional projects and problem-solving culture.