Remote Lean Transformation Lead

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Diverse client portfolio

Competitive consulting fees

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Lean Manufacturing Consultant to guide manufacturing clients worldwide in implementing Lean principles and achieving significant improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost. The role is fully remote and requires strong coaching and virtual facilitation skills.

Applicants should have 5+ years of Lean experience in diverse manufacturing settings, deep knowledge of Lean tools, and a proven track record of delivering measurable results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as Lean Consultant in diverse manufacturing environments.
• Deep knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies including VSM, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, JIT, Poka-Yoke, SMED.
• Proven track record leading Lean transformations with measurable results.
• Excellent communication and remote coaching abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business; Lean/Six Sigma certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess current processes and identify Lean improvement opportunities.
• Develop customized Lean transformation roadmaps for clients.
• Lead Lean workshops: VSM, Kaizen, 5S, Poka-Yoke.
• Coach client teams and mentors remotely.
• Create training materials and deliver virtual Lean sessions.
• Analyze data and metrics to measure Lean impact.
• Recommend waste, lead time, and productivity improvements.
• Help establish a culture of continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports on progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Stay current with Lean best practices across industries.

Skills

Lean methodology

Analytical thinking

Remote coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

Lean/Six Sigma certification desirable

Tools

VSM

Kaizen

5S

Kanban

JIT

Poka-Yoke

SMED

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Lean Manufacturing Consultant to guide manufacturing clients worldwide in implementing Lean principles and achieving significant improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost. The role is fully remote and requires strong coaching and virtual facilitation skills.

Applicants should have 5+ years of Lean experience in diverse manufacturing settings, deep knowledge of Lean tools, and a proven track record of delivering measurable results.