Manufacturing Process Improvement Lead (Lean & Six Sigma)

IDEMIA; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEMIA is seeking a Manufacturing Process Improvement Supervisor to lead a CI team focused on Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. You will supervise projects, mentor team members, and collaborate with engineering and operations to optimize production workflows.

The role requires leadership experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems. English fluency is mandatory, with Spanish as a plus, and you may work across rotating shifts to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing expertise and continuous improvement mindset.
• Minimum of one year of leadership experience.
• English (read, write, and speak) mandatory; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop CI team members.
• Plan and oversee CI projects to meet KPI targets.
• Improve Lean principles and Six Sigma usage to reduce waste and cycle times.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize production and logistics flow.
• Analyze daily production data (OTD, OEE, productivity) and propose actions.
• Lead problem-solving sessions and drive corrective actions.
• Utilize Lean tools (SIM, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, TPM, Poka Yoke, PDCA).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on shop-floor improvements; may include CAPEX.
• Work 4x shifts when necessary to drive improvements.
• Report risks and status to Senior Manager Quality and CI.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

ERP systems

Querying databases

Job description

IDEMIA is seeking a Manufacturing Process Improvement Supervisor to lead a CI team focused on Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. You will supervise projects, mentor team members, and collaborate with engineering and operations to optimize production workflows.

The role requires leadership experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems. English fluency is mandatory, with Spanish as a plus, and you may work across rotating shifts to improve performance.