Lean Manufacturing Leader: Drive Process Excellence

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision benefits

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability insurance

Dependant care options

Job summary

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces seeks a Lean Manufacturing Specialist in Fletcher, NC to lead and sustain lean initiatives plant-wide. You will guide cost-out strategies, map value streams, and coach cross-functional teams to improve productivity, safety, and quality while partnering with global operations.

5+ years industrial/LEAN experience required; bachelor's in Industrial Engineering; Six Sigma or PMP a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field required.
• 5+ years as a change agent utilizing lean methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams in a global matrix organization; strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify non-value steps and lead lean projects across the plant.
• Collaborate with regional lean teams and management to secure buy-in for lean strategy.
• Facilitate Lean Action Workout sessions and Value Stream Mapping activities.
• Develop and maintain visual controls and performance dashboards for decision making.
• Drive safety and quality improvements and achieve productivity targets.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Six Sigma

Toyota Production System

Management of cross-cultural teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Toyota Production System (TPS) knowledge

Value Stream Mapping

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces seeks a Lean Manufacturing Specialist in Fletcher, NC to lead and sustain lean initiatives plant-wide. You will guide cost-out strategies, map value streams, and coach cross-functional teams to improve productivity, safety, and quality while partnering with global operations.

5+ years industrial/LEAN experience required; bachelor's in Industrial Engineering; Six Sigma or PMP a plus.