Lean Operations Excellence Lead

CRH

Castroville (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

CRH Americas Building Products is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Specialist to lead process improvements at one of our Texas plants. You will apply lean tools, supervise plant teams, and collaborate with operations and engineering to improve safety, quality and productivity.

Requirements include 3+ years in manufacturing, experience with lean methods, and proficiency in Excel, AutoCAD and ERP/MRP systems. You will drive capital projects, optimize layouts and mentor staff to sustain gains.

Qualifications

3+ years of manufacturing experience ideally in precast
In depth knowledge and practical experience applying lean manufacturing methodologies
Quality control/maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting
Track record of achieving positive results using lean manufacturing techniques
Competency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and experience with ERP/MRP systems and project management tools
Effective team builder and leader with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team within a highly matrixed environment
Ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously
Working knowledge and experience with project management software programs
Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate and improve production methods utilizing lean tools, knowledge of product design, materials and parts, tooling and production equipment capabilities, process methods, and quality control standards
Help identify opportunities for significant improvement at Regional locations by working with operations and/or sales teams to understand opportunities to apply lean process improvement initiatives and/or capital investment to improve profitability and competitive advantage
Provide oversight and guidance, planning, training and mentoring to plant-level teams executing lean process improvement activities
Drive manufacturing process change through active hands-on communication and coordination with plant-level teams
Optimize plant layout and flow to reduce inefficiencies and reduce costs
Oversee and lead plant improvement workshops to identify, diagnose and address bottlenecks and inefficiencies in production processes
Provide training on kaizen, 5S and lean tools and techniques
Provide follow-up and tracking to ensure identified improvement opportunities are completed as planned
Translate operational needs into project requirements and specifications
Force rank improvement opportunities – develop and implement project analysis techniques and processes to select opportunities that optimize the following desired attributes: Profit impact, Time to complete, Complexity, Risk, Cost to Implement
Evaluate and prioritize capital project proposals in partnership with operations teams.
Develop capital project business cases, including scope, justification, and financial analysis.
Perform ROI analysis for capital and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support plant leadership in identifying and prioritizing high-value investment opportunities.
Manage and approve project-related commitments and expenditures, monitoring costs to ensure budget compliance and effective financial stewardship throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure that the policies, practices, and equipment running in plants comply the Operational Excellence framework and best practices