Lean Manufacturing Lead

Jabil; Grantsville (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Grantsville, Utah is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead Lean manufacturing initiatives and drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement with a strong foundation in Lean principles.

Your role will involve coaching and mentoring employees, developing improvement strategies, and collaborating across departments to enhance productivity and quality. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations excellence, or Lean leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading Lean transformation initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and quality.
• Develop Lean roadmaps and monitor KPIs for improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and tools, including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Standard Work, SMED, Visual Management, and Poka-Yoke.

• Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve productivity, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency through process analysis and waste reduction activities.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by coaching, mentoring, and training employees at all organizational levels on Lean concepts and methodologies.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to implement sustainable process improvements.

• Develop and maintain Lean roadmaps, project pipelines, and continuous improvement strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of improvement initiatives.

• Facilitate root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions to address operational challenges and recurring issues.

• Support new product introductions and manufacturing transfers by incorporating Lean principles into process design and execution.

• Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption and sustainment of process improvements.

• Promote a culture of operational excellence, accountability, problem‑solving, and employee engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations excellence, continuous improvement, or Lean leadership roles.

• Demonstrated success leading Lean transformation initiatives and facilitating Kaizen events.

• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Standard Work, SMED, Kanban, Visual Management, Value Stream Mapping, and Root Cause Analysis.

• Experience using data to identify opportunities, measure results, and drive decision‑making.

• Strong project‑management, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

• Experience in high‑volume manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or regulated production environments.

• Knowledge of ERP/MES systems and manufacturing performance metrics.

• Experience leading site‑wide operational excellence or continuous improvement programs.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.