Lean Operations & CI Leader

Dana Corp; Gordonsville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp in Gordonsville, TN, seeks a results-driven manufacturing leader to drive operational efficiency and safety across the plant. You will lead Lean initiatives, implement the Dana Operating System, and coordinate Kaizen teams to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Ideal candidates have TPS knowledge, a Green Belt, and a proven track record in continuous improvement, safety, and cost control within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and several years of business experience in Supply Chain and/or Operations.
• 5+ years of leadership/management experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS).
• Self-starter, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple tasks.
• Strong report writing and technical presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and proactively improve plant safety and maintain a safe work environment.
• Lead and deploy Dana Operating System initiatives through programs including Kaizen and EIM.
• Maintain metrics on team performance and continuous improvement for on-time deliveries.
• Lead cost-reduction and efficiency-improvement efforts to meet objectives.
• Learn and implement all elements of the DOS; lead Kaizen and Zero Defect Teams.
• Implement DOS across the plant and support new program projects.
• Coordinate Kaizen projects and implementations.
• Implement poke-yoke designs to meet <15 ppm customer expectations.
• Support, implement, and teach Dana Henderson's Lean initiatives.
• Proactively address unplanned downtime; manage cost estimation and savings.
• Maintain facility and production capacity; lead production activities.
• Support production line improvements and 5S housekeeping.
• Track and improve in-process buffer quantities.

Skills

Safety mindset

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Toyota Production System

Manufacturing experience

MIG welding

Training

Team member involvement

Equipment setup

Process setup

MS Office

Lotus Notes

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Report writing

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

5+ years manufacturing leadership experience

Knowledge of Toyota Production System

Detail-oriented and results-driven

Strong communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dana Corp in Gordonsville, TN, seeks a results-driven manufacturing leader to drive operational efficiency and safety across the plant. You will lead Lean initiatives, implement the Dana Operating System, and coordinate Kaizen teams to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Ideal candidates have TPS knowledge, a Green Belt, and a proven track record in continuous improvement, safety, and cost control within a manufacturing environment.