Lean Transformation Leader

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing Llc; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

American Trailer World is seeking an experienced Lean Director to drive operational transformation across manufacturing, distribution and transactional assets. You will lead lean strategy, mentor plant level experts, and facilitate Kaizen events to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to link opportunities to strategic objectives with a practical, change‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years applying lean tools, training and coaching across all levels.
• Results‑based leadership with strong influence and impact.
• Engineering degree preferred; other fields considered with experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Lean strategy for transactional, manufacturing and distribution assets.
• Lead mentoring, training and coaching on Lean methods and tools.
• Support Lean transformation events to improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity.
• Establish Lean Daily Management and 5S with clear metrics and ownership.
• Analyze complex data to identify root causes and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive zero accidents, defect-free products, on-time delivery at lowest cost.

Skills

Lean tools

Kaizen

Value stream mapping

Root cause analysis

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Lean or Six Sigma certification

Tools

Toyota Production System

Danaher Business System

Excel

PowerPoint

Kanban

Job description

American Trailer World is seeking an experienced Lean Director to drive operational transformation across manufacturing, distribution and transactional assets. You will lead lean strategy, mentor plant level experts, and facilitate Kaizen events to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to link opportunities to strategic objectives with a practical, change‑oriented mindset.