Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement Lead

Sulzer

Santa Ana (CA)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 95,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days
Holidays 12
401k 6% match
Health plan
Life & disability
HSA match
Wellness program
Paternal leave
Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Lean Systems Manager / Manufacturing Engineer to maximize factory performance through SES and lean principles. You will coach teams, drive flow, and lead improvement projects that cut lead times and waste.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering or similar, 5 years lean experience, Green Belt or higher, ISO 9001 knowledge, and strong communication. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field with Lean experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of operational experience supporting lean initiatives.
  • Lean Green Belt Certification or higher; working knowledge of ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

  • Apply lean manufacturing to achieve operational targets at plant level.
  • Assist supervisors with action plans to meet company objectives.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects delivering productivity gains.
  • Support daily management systems with KPI visuals and meetings.
  • Analyze performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and work instructions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing
Data analysis
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office
Autodesk Inventor
AutoCAD 2D

Job description

Sulzer in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a Lean Systems Manager / Manufacturing Engineer to maximize factory performance through SES and lean principles. You will coach teams, drive flow, and lead improvement projects that cut lead times and waste.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering or similar, 5 years lean experience, Green Belt or higher, ISO 9001 knowledge, and strong communication. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

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