Lean Operations Project Lead (Manufacturing)

Brunswick; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401k with company match

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Brunswick seeks an Operations Project Manager to lead cross-functional manufacturing projects and drive lean initiatives in a boating production environment. You will partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to meet objectives, manage budgets, and track performance using DMD and TCA frameworks.

Responsibilities include daily Gemba walks, KPI communication, and coaching frontline leaders on best practices, with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in marine, automotive, or heavy equipment industries.
• Experience in project management within a production environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to calculate and validate takt time, cycle time, capacity, defects, COPQ, and line-balance studies.
• Deep understanding of Lean principles, product flow, and process design from order receipt through delivery.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma tools, including SPC, capability analysis, and A3 methodology.
• Experience with Danaher/Fortive Business System would be additive.
• Ability to lead teams through conflict with confidence and composure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Inclusive leadership style with openness to diverse ideas and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operations-focused projects from initiation through execution and closure.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to align on project objectives.
• Monitor project timelines, resources, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance.
• Implement and sustain Daily Management Deployment processes across production areas.
• Facilitate structured daily Gemba walks to drive accountability and problem-solving at the shop floor.
• Ensure effective use of Gemba boards for KPI, safety, quality, and production targets.
• Coach supervisors and frontline leaders on DMD best practices.
• Develop, manage, and maintain Tiered Control Activity (TCA) processes.
• Track KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, and cost; drive corrective actions through TCA.
• Lead Lean initiatives: waste reduction, standardization, and workflow optimization.
• Utilize 5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, and standard work documentation.
• Support value stream mapping and process redesign across manufacturing lines.
• Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Create dashboards and reports for leadership visibility; ensure data integrity.
• Act as a change agent to promote culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

Tools

SPC

A3 methodology

Kaizen

Six Sigma concepts

Danaher Business System (DBS)

Job description

Brunswick seeks an Operations Project Manager to lead cross-functional manufacturing projects and drive lean initiatives in a boating production environment. You will partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to meet objectives, manage budgets, and track performance using DMD and TCA frameworks.

Responsibilities include daily Gemba walks, KPI communication, and coaching frontline leaders on best practices, with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.