Lean Transformation Leader

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Trailer World (ATW) is seeking a Lean Director to lead lean transformation at its Batavia, OH facility. The role focuses on developing lean strategies and coaching plant-level Lean Tool experts to drive improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

This hands-on leadership position reports to the Vice-President of Operational Transformation and requires strong interpersonal skills to foster cultural change across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years hands-on experience applying lean tools, training, mentoring & coaching at all levels.
• Results-based Leadership style with strong impact and influencing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred but with the right amount of experience, other fields considered.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook at a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate development of Lean strategy for transactional, manufacturing and distribution assets to meet safety, quality, profitability, productivity, waste reduction and team excellence.
• Lead/mentor/train/coach across the organization on Lean tools and practices.
• Plan and lead Lean transformation events to improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity (SQDIP) with LDM & 5S foundations.
• Identify and analyze complex operational data to reveal root causes and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive zero accidents and defect-free products while ensuring on-time, low-cost delivery by partnering with process owners.
• Act as a key driver of organizational change and communicate Lean transformations to employees.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Lean tools

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

American Trailer World (ATW) is seeking a Lean Director to lead lean transformation at its Batavia, OH facility. The role focuses on developing lean strategies and coaching plant-level Lean Tool experts to drive improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

This hands-on leadership position reports to the Vice-President of Operational Transformation and requires strong interpersonal skills to foster cultural change across all levels of the organization.