Lean Materials Improvement Engineer

Morgan Truck Body; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Morgan Truck Body in Corsicana, TX seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer – Materials to lead Lean initiatives in materials control. You will train teams, map value streams, optimize forecasting, and reduce waste across the plant.

Responsibilities include implementing standard work, 5S, and visual management while driving cost savings and supplier collaboration. Travel up to 10% is required; a strong Lean background and ROI focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing applying Lean methodologies.
• 3+ years in Lean methodologies and ROI calculations.
• Trained in Lean manufacturing Principles (5S, Waste Elimination, Mistake Proofing, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Lead Time Reduction).
• Strong analytical skills and experience in financial savings calculations.
• Experience in materials management and SIOP improvements.
• Experience in evaluating operational performance (Efficiency/Utilization).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies with value stream mapping to enhance efficiency and streamline materials control processes within the manufacturing plant.
• Analyze existing materials management systems and identify opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, and waste elimination using problem-solving tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, assess performance metrics, and identify areas for improvement in materials flow and inventory management.
• Lead initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory.
• Implement lean principles to drive process improvements and eliminate bottlenecks in materials control workflows by developing standard operation procedures, standard work, and 5S.
• Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to identify and eliminate defects, reducing variability and improving materials quality.
• Train and mentor materials control staff on continuous improvement methodologies and best practices.
• Establish KPIs to monitor and measure the success of continuous improvement initiatives by developing visual management boards.
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimize supply chain processes and enhance materials delivery reliability.
• Lead Kaizen activities and track financial savings for validation.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Root Cause Analysis

PDCA

A3 Problem Solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering or related field

Job description

Morgan Truck Body in Corsicana, TX seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer – Materials to lead Lean initiatives in materials control. You will train teams, map value streams, optimize forecasting, and reduce waste across the plant.

Responsibilities include implementing standard work, 5S, and visual management while driving cost savings and supplier collaboration. Travel up to 10% is required; a strong Lean background and ROI focus are essential.