Materials Flow & Lean Improvement Specialist

Industrial Connections & Solutions LLC; Miles (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to deploy lean strategies, mentor teams, and drive operational excellence at the Mebane, NC site within the Electrification Distribution Solutions unit. The role partners with operations, warehouse and procurement to optimize inventory, material flow, and KPI tracking.

You will lead initiatives using Lean, Kanban and JIT, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and ensure safety and quality standards are met while improving throughput and reducing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, materials management, or supply chain.
• Good understanding of inventory control, material planning, and warehouse operations.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Just-in-Time (JIT), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with Procurement, Production Planning, and Warehouse teams to prevent material shortages or excess inventory.
• Manage continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Collaborate with Logistics and Supply Chain teams to improve receiving, storage, and shipping processes.
• Create and track KPIs related to inventory accuracy, material availability, cycle times, and warehouse performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company operational standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kanban

Just-in-Time (JIT)

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Industrial Engineering / Operations Management / Logistics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

ABB is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to deploy lean strategies, mentor teams, and drive operational excellence at the Mebane, NC site within the Electrification Distribution Solutions unit. The role partners with operations, warehouse and procurement to optimize inventory, material flow, and KPI tracking.

You will lead initiatives using Lean, Kanban and JIT, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and ensure safety and quality standards are met while improving throughput and reducing