Lean Transformation & Continuous Improvement Lead

Komline-Harn; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline, a leader in advanced separation technologies, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive lean initiatives, improve efficiency, quality and productivity across our multi-site manufacturing organization.

You will lead Kaizen events, deploy KBS principles, map processes, train teams from leadership to shop floor, and collaborate with BU leadership to scale a standardized lean program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in operations, supply chain, or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Komline Business System (KBS) principles and processes.
• Partner with BU leadership on standardized KBS implementation, documentation, templates, and alignment of BUs in a standard approach to KBS
• Coordinate with BUs on their progress in implementing KBS as the system scales and matures over short- and long-term timeframes to align with business needs
• Train and develop team members ranging from senior leadership to shop-floor associates on lean process by means of Kaizen and continuous improvement
• Lead rollout of Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri, X-Matrix, True North, etc.) as the business system matures to achieve breakthroughs for long-term strategy
• Create sustainable and fit-for-purpose processes within Komline’s multi-site, large equipment manufacturing environment; create buy-in for lean manufacturing tools and culture
• Lead central Kaizen funnel review and facilitate events on site, assure effectiveness of Kaizens by accounting for proven sustainability of event results
• Build a team of self-sufficient continuous improvement leaders at key operational sites to drive daily best practices and waste reduction
• Hands-on use of lean tools, bowlers, problem solving, and action plans
• Report and quantify the impact of KBS and Komline’s lean and continuous improvement program

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Process mapping

Hoshin Kanri

X-Matrix

True North

Training & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related field

Job description

Komline, a leader in advanced separation technologies, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive lean initiatives, improve efficiency, quality and productivity across our multi-site manufacturing organization.

You will lead Kaizen events, deploy KBS principles, map processes, train teams from leadership to shop floor, and collaborate with BU leadership to scale a standardized lean program.