OpEx Specialist

Iochpe Maxion; Sedalia, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxion Wheels in Sedalia, Missouri, is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Lead to train plant personnel and drive lean initiatives across the site. You will oversee new launches, safety-conscious layouts, and 5S deployments with a focus on measurable improvements.

You will coach cross‑functional teams, document performance gains, and maintain training materials. The role requires strong leadership, English communication, and the ability to manage projects within budget while partnering with

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering preferred, Bachelor’s required.
• 5 years operations/engineering experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Six Sigma training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean manufacturing training of plant personnel and lean initiatives.
• Oversee new launches and safety/ergonomic/lean layouts.
• Lead 5S deployment on new launches and mass improvements.
• Document measurable process improvements and train across the plant.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Finance to manage budgets and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Coaching

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PC applications

Six Sigma training

Job description

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As the largest manufacturer of wheels for the global marketplace, Maxion Wheels is continually seeking motivated individuals who have what it takes to make a positive impact on our business and our customers. Our long history, and our products, internationally recognized for their quality and innovation, make us one of the most respected OEM suppliers in the automotive industry.

RESPONSIBILTIES

This position is responsible for lean manufacturing training of the entire plant personnel and implementation of lean initiatives within the plant.

• Responsible for new launches and the lean initiatives involved
• Contribute with Engineering team defining new layouts with safety, ergonomic, lean considerations
• Lead 5S deployment on new launches
• Support plant as needed for process improvements with lean manufacturing practices
• Communicate and document to plant process improvements and measurable metric improvements on each event
• Develop and communicate recommended process improvements to improve performance
• Develop and implement lean training and keep current on new & best practices
• Develop current up-to-date materials appropriate and utilize in all events
• Support training/coaching of all employees throughout the plant
• Document and maintain all training to ensure all employees are benefiting
• Lead and support all lean/kaizen workshops and follow thru on all events
• Facilitate all lean events according to formal schedule
• Document measurable improvements
• Follow through on all 30 day/60 day goal lists
• Responsible for paint line quality, reliability, and new set ups to machines
• Oversee, coach, mentor line leader/teams throughout paint process
• Manage within budget
• Determine best opportunities for improvement with Finance Dept
• Expenses are within budget
• Develop contingency plans should re-budgeting become necessary due to business conditions
• Provide accurate final information to Finance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Requirements

• Degree in Engineering preferred, Bachelor’s

Experience Requirements

• 5 years operations/engineering experience
• PC applications
• Lean manufacturing
• Six Sigma training preferred

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Achieving Results
• Communication
• Resilience & Adaptability
• Coaching & Developing
• Decision Making
• Business & Customer Focus
• Ethics & Sustainability
• Oral and written communication skills in English language
• Leadership skills with the ability to lead remote and cross-functional teams
• Organizational agility
• Analytical skills

Join us and become part of our global success story!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Maxion Wheels maintains a written and widely distributed policy on equal employment opportunity. The company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, administers policies, bases decisions and conducts all personnel activities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability (to the extent an undue hardship is not imposed), status as a covered veteran or other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.