Lean Transformation Lead

Jabil; Grantsville (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking an Lean Manufacturing Lead to champion continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and implement sustainable improvements that lift safety, quality, and delivery performance.

The role requires strong Lean expertise, change management, and employee development in a fast-paced environment. You will drive Lean roadmaps, KPI tracking, and site-wide improvement programs while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management or related technical field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, operations excellence, or Lean leadership roles.
• Proven success leading Lean transformation initiatives and Kaizen events.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools including 5S, Standard Work, SMED, Kanban, Visual Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and tools.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve productivity, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency.
• Coach, mentor, and train employees on Lean concepts and methodologies.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to implement improvements.
• Develop and maintain Lean roadmaps, project pipelines, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Establish, monitor and report KPIs to measure impact of initiatives.
• Facilitate root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventive actions.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing transfers with Lean principles.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Standard Work

SMED

Kanban

Root Cause Analysis

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Jabil is seeking an Lean Manufacturing Lead to champion continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and implement sustainable improvements that lift safety, quality, and delivery performance.

The role requires strong Lean expertise, change management, and employee development in a fast-paced environment. You will drive Lean roadmaps, KPI tracking, and site-wide improvement programs while