Lean Manufacturing Specialist II - Lead Process Improvements

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Tanner (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Tanner, AL is seeking a Specialist II – Lean Manufacturing to drive process improvements across the production flow. You will implement hands-on lean initiatives, coordinate Kaizen events, and apply 5S and value-stream mapping to optimize labor, safety, quality and efficiency.

You will analyze data to set KPI targets, identify waste, and develop sustainment plans using Carpenter’s operating model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years lean implementation experience with sustainable results in manufacturing
• BA/BS in Engineering or related field preferred; HS diploma with 5+ years experience also acceptable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to drive continuous improvement
• Proven coaching, facilitation and organizational skills with track record of change management
• Ability to travel up to 25% to other locations within a region

Responsibilities

• Implement improvements to the production process flow.
• Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support value stream mapping and KPI development.
• Drive waste reduction, safety, quality, productivity improvements.
• Provide data to create control charts and identify process capabilities.
• Travel up to 25% to other sites within the region.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Change management

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or related field

High School Diploma

Tools

5S

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Control charts

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation in Tanner, AL is seeking a Specialist II – Lean Manufacturing to drive process improvements across the production flow. You will implement hands-on lean initiatives, coordinate Kaizen events, and apply 5S and value-stream mapping to optimize labor, safety, quality and efficiency.

You will analyze data to set KPI targets, identify waste, and develop sustainment plans using Carpenter’s operating model.