Lean Performance System Consultant

Mondo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan with ESOP matching

Generous paid holiday shutdown

Vacation and sick days

Life and disability insurance

Wellness program with EAP

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Lean Performance System Consultant to lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and minimize waste. The role requires strong project management and change management skills, with responsibilities including overseeing Lean projects and mentoring team members. Candidates should have 6-10 years of experience in manufacturing and a proven track record in Lean principles. The position offers a full-time employment opportunity based in Chicago, IL, with a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years in operations, manufacturing engineering, or assembly.
• 3–5 years in supervisory or team-lead roles.
• Proven ability to lead Lean/CI projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean/LPS improvement projects from scoping to execution.
• Drive change management activities for cross-functional adoption.
• Coach and train supervisors on Lean principles.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Communication skills

Material flow optimization

Lean principles

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Lean Performance System Consultant

Location: Onsite 5x a week in Chicago, IL (60626)

Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Start date: ASAP

Employment type: Permanent

Job Description: Lead Lean Performance System initiatives that reduce waste, optimize operations, and guide cross-functional teams through lean transformation.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities:

• Lead Lean/LPS improvement projects from scoping through execution
• Drive change management activities and influence cross‑functional adoption
• Optimize material flow, plant layout, and production processes
• Coach and train supervisors, team leads, and internal stakeholders on Lean principles
• Facilitate workshops, learning sessions, and continuous improvement events
• Support KPI development, reporting, and metric‑based decision‑making
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and quality teams
• Contribute to the development and rollout of LPS standards and training materials
• Mentor junior members of the LPS team
• Stay current on lean trends and improvement methodologies

Must‑Haves:

• 6–10 years total experience in operations, manufacturing engineering, or assembly environments
• 3–5 years supervisory, coaching, or team‑lead experience
• Strong project and change management background
• Hands‑on experience with material flow optimization and layout improvements
• Proven ability to lead Lean/CI projects end‑to‑end
• Familiarity with automotive or Toyota Production System (TPS) environments
• Knowledge of quality standards and operations best practices
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder‑influence skills
• Ability to work in manufacturing/assembly environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice‑to‑Haves:

• Experience from TSSC showcase companies
• Background in industrial, operations, quality, or manufacturing engineering
• Exposure to agile methodologies and operational excellence frameworks
• Health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with employee stock ownership (ESOP) matching, a generous paid holiday shutdown, vacation days, sick days, life and disability insurance, and a wellness program with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting