Lean Master: Lead Plant Lean Transformation & Kaizen

Donaldson; Town of Baldwin (WI); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a Lean Master to lead Lean strategy implementation across plants in the region. You will train managers, build lean culture, and drive complex improvements using Lean and Six Sigma techniques to meet long-term business goals.

The role reports to the Senior Manager Operational Excellence Americas and is region-based with global travel. The ideal candidate will sit in Bloomington or nearby, with hybrid work options in Bloomington MN, Baldwin WI, or Cresco IA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Quality, or Engineering.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of 3 years working exclusively with Lean (Six Sigma).
• 70% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a highly complex business improvement using Lean (Six Sigma) methodologies across multiple sites.
• Plan, organize, conduct Kaizen events and follow up on action items.
• Identify and deliver business improvement projects with tangible financial savings and risk reductions.
• Mentor and coach teams across sites in Lean methodologies.
• Develop training materials and keep Lean deployment current.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Quality, or Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Master's degree

Job description

Donaldson is seeking a Lean Master to lead Lean strategy implementation across plants in the region. You will train managers, build lean culture, and drive complex improvements using Lean and Six Sigma techniques to meet long-term business goals.

The role reports to the Senior Manager Operational Excellence Americas and is region-based with global travel. The ideal candidate will sit in Bloomington or nearby, with hybrid work options in Bloomington MN, Baldwin WI, or Cresco IA.