Lean Leader

Oliver Healthcare Packaging; Feasterville-Trevose (Bucks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Healthcare Packaging is seeking a Lean Leader to drive Operational Excellence across our manufacturing site in Feasterville-Trevose. You will prioritize CI initiatives, manage programs, and align activities with strategic goals to improve value streams, reduce costs, and boost customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, 5 years in manufacturing operations or CI/Lean, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations or CI/Lean.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and process optimization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex process improvement projects to reduce cost and improve quality, service and safety.
• Partner with site leadership to develop multi-year improvement plans and track progress.
• Coordinate site strategy development and implement strategic initiatives.
• Coach lean processes and implement daily management using Kaizen, A3, Kanban, and 5S.
• Lead workshops across the site to engage employees at all levels.
• Provide OpEx training and mentor front-line supervisors in change management and rapid improvement events.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Project management

Kaizen

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Lean Leader is responsible for identifying and prioritizing Operational Excellence activities across a manufacturing site and leading the execution of all programs and initiatives to build a culture of continuous improvement as aligned to key strategic goals. They will apply the principles of project management, lean manufacturing, and other CI methodologies to support manufacturing operations and improve the outcomes of Oliver’s value stream processes, create efficiencies, reduce cost, and increase customer satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Lead and execute complex process improvement projects to drive improvements in cost, quality, service, and safety
• Work directly with site leadership to develop multi-year plans and partner with them to track progress.
• Coordinate the strategy development for the site and manage the implementation program of the strategic initiatives in support of the Site Strategic A-3.
• Coach lean process and behavior changes, developing a highly effective Daily Management process focused on tools such as one-piece flow, on demand, zero defects and standardized work. Deploy techniques such as basic problem solving, Kaizen and A3 thinking and tools including Kanban, Value stream mapping, visual management, pull, TPM, SMED and 5S as applicable.
• Lead workshops and projects across the site to engage the employees at all levels
• Lead and execute major process improvement and cost savings projects, to deliver financial results within specified time frames.
• Provide training in the use of CI tools to appropriate levels of the site.
• Coach the front-line supervisors to grow their OpEx knowledge and capabilities. Mentor them to be true agents of change, improving their change management capabilities (tools and behaviors), and ensure rigor around conducting rapid improvement events.

Basic Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing Operations or Operational Excellence/CI Lean role

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and history of optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Desire to drive accountability across project teams and cross functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Lean Manufacturing background or Kaizen Experience

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills
• The ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships across the organization
• Able to work independently or as member of a team; must be organized and meet deadlines in stressful situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong active listening skills
• Ability to maintain positive relationships within a team environment; working well with people across the organization to gather information, make decisions, and recommendations to drive improvement
• Ability to deal with a variety of interpersonal styles and personalities in an appropriate and diplomatic manner

Technical Skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with ERP and business applications
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on details and enter data into computers systems quickly and accurately

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 10lbs.

Special Requirements

• Ability to work evenings and/or weekend as needed.