Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement Leader

gategroup; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k match

Life insurance

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability insurance

Life and accident coverage

Employee Assistance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Free meals

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a motivated Continuous Improvement Engineer to analyze material and information flows within the operations unit and identify opportunities to improve productivity, material consumption, and space utilization.

You will lead Lean initiatives, drive cost reductions, and collaborate with management to implement changes, train staff, and sustain safety and quality standards; travel up to 50%, full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business economics, science, industrial engineering or related field.
• 4+ years Lean Manufacturing or related as Industrial Engineer.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in high-volume manufacturing or catering.
• Experience leading cross-organizational projects and maintaining safety standards.
• Experience analyzing operations, material flows, and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and guide management on productivity, material, waste, safety, and quality improvements.
• Drive continuous process improvements using Lean principles to maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Roll out OPEX standardization programs.
• Communicate changes to unit management and leadership.
• Maintain Production System road maps and blueprints.
• Diagnose major cost drivers and propose improvements.
• Coach continuous improvement staff and lead training sessions.
• Train plant workforce on Lean Manufacturing.
• Work with Lean tools and techniques to enhance workplace organization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Excel

Problem solving

Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business economics, science, industrial engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

gategroup is seeking a motivated Continuous Improvement Engineer to analyze material and information flows within the operations unit and identify opportunities to improve productivity, material consumption, and space utilization.

You will lead Lean initiatives, drive cost reductions, and collaborate with management to implement changes, train staff, and sustain safety and quality standards; travel up to 50%, full-time.