Lean Manufacturing Specialist - II

Hyve Solutions; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Mental Health Care

401K with match

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Perks at Work

LEAP Program

MyFlexPay

Job summary

Hyve Solutions seeks a Lean Manufacturing Specialist II to drive continuous improvement across its Fremont manufacturing operations and global activities. You will implement lean initiatives, identify opportunities to reduce costs, shorten lead times, reduce inventory, and improve product quality and safety.

You will evaluate machinery and layouts and report to the Manager of Manufacturing Operations. You will deliver weekly Lean training, organize updates, lead Kaizen events, develop

Qualifications

• Experience in data manipulation and lean reporting.
• Proven problem-solving using PDCA, DMAIC or 8D.
• Experience with value stream mapping.
• Experience generating weekly reports and visualizing metrics.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication for presentations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly Lean training to engineers, supervisors, managers, and production operators.
• Organize and present Lean initiative updates to senior management twice weekly.
• Guide teams in creating and executing improvement documentation (miniA3s and A3s).
• Develop cost-saving analyses and clearly communicate results to senior management.
• Administer Lean documentation on SharePoint and maintain records.
• Organize and facilitate quarterly Lean recognition events across shifts.
• Participate in bi-weekly Lean leadership meetings to discuss Kaizen events.
• Lead and coordinate monthly Lean meetings during evening hours.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Excel

Power BI

SQL

PDCA

DMAIC

8D

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Hyve Company Overview

Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production reality for technology innovators building AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. As a US-based manufacturing partner, the company rapidly delivers fast, agile execution through dep technical partnerships and co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. Hyve’s integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities eliminate vendor complexity while accelerating time-to-market with single-partner accountability from design through scale. The company co-innovates with deep engineering expertise, treating customer success as its own while building tomorrow’s digital infrastructure.

Lean Manufacturing: Implements manufacturing process improvements, identifies opportunities for cost reduction, lead-time reduction, inventory reduction and quality improvement. Evaluates current machinery and layout and recommends improvements that enhance productivity and safety.

As a Lean Manufacturing Specialist II , you will drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives across our manufacturing operations in Fremont and globally. You will implement manufacturing process improvements, identify opportunities for cost reduction, lead-time reduction, inventory reduction, and quality improvement. Additionally, you will evaluate current machinery and facility layout, recommending enhancements to improve productivity and safety. You will report directly to the Manager of Manufacturing Operations.

You will

• Deliver weekly in-class Lean training to engineers, supervisors, managers, and production operators.
• Organize and present Lean initiative updates to senior management twice weekly.
• Guide teams in creating and executing improvement documentation such as miniA3s and A3s.
• Develop detailed cost-saving analyses and clearly communicate these results to senior management.
• Administer and maintain Lean documentation on SharePoint.
• Organize and facilitate quarterly Lean recognition events across different shifts.
• Participate actively in bi-weekly meetings with Lean leadership to discuss and present Kaizen events.
• Lead and coordinate monthly Lean meetings during evening hours.

You have

• Proven expertise in data manipulation and reporting tools including MS Excel, Power BI, and SQL.
• Practical experience in structured problem-solving methodologies like PDCA, DMAIC, or 8D.
• Demonstrated proficiency in value stream mapping and process improvement activities.
• Experience in generating standardized weekly reports and clearly visualizing metrics and improvements.
• Strong capability to document, follow, train, and audit procedures effectively.
• Experience working hands-on within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in developing presentations for diverse management levels.

You are

• Process-oriented with keen attention to detail.
• A proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills.
• Collaborative, capable of engaging with multidisciplinary teams at all organizational levels.
• An effective trainer and mentor, fostering continuous learning.
• Adaptable and able to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously.

What’s in it for you

Benefit Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Mental Health Care
• 401K with match
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Perks at Work
• LEAP Program
• MyFlexPay

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.