Lean Transformation Specialist: Drive Continuous Improvement

Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is seeking a Lean/CI professional to advance continuous improvement across the organization. You will lead and facilitate lean events, map value streams, and train staff in core Lean tools to reduce waste and improve safety and quality.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to influence without direct authority, and a track record of delivering measurable results in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree.
• Experience leading Lean/CI initiatives and training across multiple levels of an organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Supports Lean/CI change management culture across all levels of the organization through value stream mapping, lean events, and lean training.
• Supports data collection and analysis to drive performance objectives in waste reduction, profitability, quality, and safety.
• Co-facilitates or facilitates Kaizen events, CI projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Documents roadblocks and escalates issues per defined processes.
• Trains Lean Core Criteria concepts to cross-functional employees, including 5S, standard work, and value stream mapping.
• Promotes theory of constraints and lean transformation to support business needs.
• Encourages use of time observations sheets and standard work.
• Investigates employee suggestions for feasibility toward implementation.

Skills

Lean/CI

Data analysis

Training

Cross-functional

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

Master’s degree

Job description

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is seeking a Lean/CI professional to advance continuous improvement across the organization. You will lead and facilitate lean events, map value streams, and train staff in core Lean tools to reduce waste and improve safety and quality.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to influence without direct authority, and a track record of delivering measurable results in a manufacturing setting.