Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Kaizen & Optimization

Stuart Rush; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Market-leading 401(k) plan

Job summary

Stuart Rush in Virginia is seeking a results-driven Lean Transformation Leader to drive site-wide improvement programs, reduce waste, and improve flow to meet KPI targets.

You will lead Kaizen events, apply core lean tools, and coach teams across production and support functions, partnering with operations, quality, engineering, and materials.

Relocation assistance may be available; the role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to build organizational problem-solving capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial/manufacturing/mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of lean/continuous improvement with transformation leadership.
• Experience planning, facilitating, and sustaining Kaizen events.
• Strong facilitation and influence skills; drive change through others.

Responsibilities

• Drive lean transformation initiatives site-wide, turning opportunities into measurable improvement projects.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops from chartering to sustainment.
• Apply lean tools (VSM, 5S, SMED, standard work, visual management, root cause analysis) in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Partner with operations, quality, engineering, and materials teams to identify waste and bottlenecks and implement countermeasures.
• Coach supervisors, operators, and engineers on lean principles and problem-solving methods.
• Track and report improvement metrics and tie them to business impact.
• Develop and maintain visual management systems and standard work documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean transformation

Kaizen event facilitation

Value stream mapping

5S

SMED

Standard work

Visual management

Root cause analysis

MS Office / Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stuart Rush in Virginia is seeking a results-driven Lean Transformation Leader to drive site-wide improvement programs, reduce waste, and improve flow to meet KPI targets.

You will lead Kaizen events, apply core lean tools, and coach teams across production and support functions, partnering with operations, quality, engineering, and materials.

Relocation assistance may be available; the role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to build organizational problem-solving capability.