Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Kaizen & Flow

The Pivot Group Careers; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking Lean Manufacturing Engineers for Grandville, MI. We connect Michigan manufacturers with skilled Lean professionals to drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

Responsibilities include mapping value streams, leading kaizen events, developing standard work, and tracking metrics like cycle time and on-time delivery. Salary ranges from $78,000 to $118,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience applying lean tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of value stream mapping, kaizen, and standard work.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with hourly production teams on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Map value streams and identify waste in current processes.
• Run kaizen events with production and maintenance teams.
• Develop and update standard work instructions.
• Track key metrics such as cycle time, scrap, and on-time delivery.
• Train operators and supervisors on lean tools and methods.
• Support 5S and visual management across work areas.
• Analyze root causes of downtime and quality defects.
• Lead continuous improvement projects on the production floor.

Skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Lean tools in manufacturing

Value stream mapping, kaizen, standard

Data analysis and problem solving

On-floor collaboration with hourly生产团队

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

ERP / MES systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking Lean Manufacturing Engineers for Grandville, MI. We connect Michigan manufacturers with skilled Lean professionals to drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

Responsibilities include mapping value streams, leading kaizen events, developing standard work, and tracking metrics like cycle time and on-time delivery. Salary ranges from $78,000 to $118,000 depending on experience.