Lean Manufacturing/ Continous Improvement Engineer

Rohrer Corporation; Wadsworth (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohrer Corporation seeks a Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead cross‑functional initiatives at the Wadsworth, OH site. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements through Lean tools and structured problem solving.

You will coach teams, run Kaizen events, and develop standardized work and visual management while tracking tangible results and ensuring sustainability. This is a hybrid, full-time opportunity with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving with data-driven decisions.
• Comfortable coaching leaders and teams in Lean methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory reduction, and productivity improvements.
• Analyze operations to identify waste, cycle time reduction, capacity improvements, and increased efficiency.
• Develop and execute site continuous improvement strategies aligned with objectives and priorities.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and cross-functional problem-solving with measurable impact.
• Coach leaders, supervisors, and teams in Lean methodologies to foster accountability and engagement.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes using industrial engineering principles and Lean tools to drive sustained improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop standardized work, visual management systems, and operational playbooks to improve consistency.
• Establish meaningful metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor progress and validate results.
• Lead change management by communicating vision and expected outcomes and securing buy-in.
• Serve as trusted advisor to plant leadership on operational excellence strategies and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in production, quality, and operational review meetings to identify opportunities and remove barriers.

Skills

Gemba Walks

Value Stream Mapping

5S & Visual Workplace

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Kaizen Facilitation

Problem Solving

Waste Elimination

Standard Work

Takt Time

Cycle Time

Line Balancing

SMED

TPM

Countermeasure Development

Pareto Analysis

Ishikawa / Fishbone

5 Why Method

KPI Development

Change Management

Job description

Lean Manufacturing/ Continous Improvement Engineer

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Wadsworth, OH 44281, USA

Description

Provide visible leadership and technicalexpertisein Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives that drive measurable and sustainable business results.

Partner with leaders and employees at all levels of the organization toidentifyopportunities, challenge the status quo, and implement solutions that improve operational performance, customer experience, and financial outcomes.

• Lead andfacilitatecontinuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory reduction, and productivity improvements.
• Analyze current operations, workflows, and business processes toidentifyopportunities for waste elimination, cycle time reduction, capacity improvement, and increased efficiency.
• Develop and execute site continuous improvement strategies aligned with organizationalobjectivesand operational priorities.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and cross-functional problem-solving activities that generate measurable business impact.
• Coach, train, and mentor leaders, supervisors, and team members in Lean methodologies, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes using industrial engineering principles, statistical analysis, and Lean tools to drive sustained improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams toidentifyroot causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure long-term sustainability of process improvements.
• Develop standardized work practices, visual management systems, and operational playbooks that improve consistency and performance.
• Establish meaningful metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools tomonitorprogress and validate results.
• Lead change management efforts by effectively communicating vision,objectives, and expected outcomes while gaining buy-in throughout the organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership on operational excellence strategies and performance improvement opportunities.
• Activelyparticipatein production, quality, and operational review meetings toidentifyopportunities and remove performance barriers.
• Share best practices across facilities and support enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate willdemonstrateadvancedproficiencyand practical application of:

• Gemba Walks
• Value Stream Mapping
• 5S and Visual Workplace Systems
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Kaizen Facilitation and Event Leadership
• Problem Solving Methodologies
• Waste Identification and Elimination
• Standard Work Development
• Takt Time, Cycle Time, and Line Balancing
• SMED (Quick Changeover)
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Countermeasure Development
• Pareto Analysis
• Fishbone (Ishikawa) Analysis
• 5 Why Methodology
• KPI Development and Performance Management
• Change Management and Organizational Engagement

Travel Required

Yes . Up to 50% travel required

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Experience

Required

• 5 years: Progressive Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

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