Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Lead

NPAA; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) in Cleveland, OH is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Process Improvement Lead to drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.

You will lead cross-functional projects to redesign workflows and improve efficiency, quality, and cost across the plant. The role requires a technical bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years in manufacturing, with strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent working experience.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success in project management and driving process improvements across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPAA 5S initiative and cross-functional projects to design operation sequences.
• Conduct studies on cost control, reduction, inventory, and production records.
• Develop and implement plans for revisions to operating methods.
• Interface with departments to identify opportunities for high-quality, efficient processes.
• Facilitate Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Track monthly customer scorecard and drive improvement activities across CI projects.
• Monitor and improve quality system areas like change control, feedback, investigations, deviations, and on-time delivery.

Skills

Project management

Lean leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Job description

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) in Cleveland, OH is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Process Improvement Lead to drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.

You will lead cross-functional projects to redesign workflows and improve efficiency, quality, and cost across the plant. The role requires a technical bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years in manufacturing, with strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.