Lean & Process Improvement Leader

Smead; Logan (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smead is seeking a results-driven Supervisor Manufacturing Engineer to lead our lean and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and warehousing. You will guide cross-functional teams, apply Lean, Six Sigma, and process-mapping tools, and drive cost reduction, quality, and productivity improvements.

Responsibilities include analyzing processes, tracking KPIs, implementing changes, training staff, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with operations to ensure adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of continuous improvement / process improvement experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage lean and continuous improvement program and corporate initiatives.
• Drive improvement projects utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, process mapping, and other tools.
• Analyze existing business processes and performance to identify areas for improvement, including cost reduction, productivity, and quality.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, root causes, and measure impact of initiatives.
• Track KPIs to measure effectiveness of improvements and identify further optimization.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects and manage deliverables.
• Facilitate change management processes to ensure adoption of new processes.
• Train employees on continuous improvement to build a culture of learning.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide documentation and implement a tracking system to sustain improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure quality standards are up-to-date.
• Create strategies to reduce waste, optimize workflows, and improve operational performance.
• Maintain facility documentation and record keeping for projects and audits.
• Create and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Utilize and enhance ERP system and processes.
• Implement plans and train staff on new procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Data analysis

Change management

Business acumen

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Training programs

Lean / Six Sigma

Driver license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Project Management software

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Smead is seeking a results-driven Supervisor Manufacturing Engineer to lead our lean and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and warehousing. You will guide cross-functional teams, apply Lean, Six Sigma, and process-mapping tools, and drive cost reduction, quality, and productivity improvements.

Responsibilities include analyzing processes, tracking KPIs, implementing changes, training staff, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with operations to ensure adherence to