Lean Transformation Lead: Multi-Site Operations & Kaizen

Morgan Truck Body; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

On-demand pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Morgan Truck Body is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive Lean initiatives across multiple facilities. You will coach teams, lead Kaizen events, and develop standardized work while cutting waste and costs.

In this leadership role, you will travel about 25% to Morgan Truck Body manufacturing locations, mentor CI teams, and partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain to achieve strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience leading Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Operational Excellence projects.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles including 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, SMED, PDCA.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and engagement across the facility.
• Coach and mentor CI teams; facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional projects.
• Travel up to 25% to Morgan Truck Body locations to support improvement projects.
• Develop standard work and monitor KPIs to drive measurable results.

Skills

5S

Kaizen

SQDCIT

Lean Principles

Time Studies

Mentoring

Project Leadership

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Leadership

Lean Training

A3 Thinking

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Morgan Truck Body is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive Lean initiatives across multiple facilities. You will coach teams, lead Kaizen events, and develop standardized work while cutting waste and costs.

In this leadership role, you will travel about 25% to Morgan Truck Body manufacturing locations, mentor CI teams, and partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain to achieve strategic objectives.