Senior Lean & Continuous Improvement Leader (Remote‑Friendly)

MacLean Power, LLC; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems (MPS) seeks a senior Continuous Improvement Advisor focused on manufacturing optimization and cost savings to boost profitability and efficiency across nine facilities. The role leads Lean initiatives, mentors CI staff, and drives Model Line development under the CI Director and General Managers.

You will apply methodologies like 5S, VSM, SMED, and TPM, conduct facility Lean assessments, and travel ~50% to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years related manufacturing/Lean experience.
• Experience in Lean and/or Engineering roles in manufacturing.
• Know-how of Lean methodologies and Kaizen.
• Experience planning and facilitating Kaizen events.
• ISO9001 certification and/or auditing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze designs, methods and internal manufacturing processes.
• Develop strategies and initiatives for operational efficiency.
• Implement process improvements and Lean changes in manufacturing methods.
• Apply Lean methodologies (5S, VSM, SMED, TPM, Kaizen).
• Support CI Director, Managers, Supervisors, and Engineers in Lean implementation.
• Conduct Lean Assessments at each facility and plan improvements with CI staff.
• Develop and train CI group in Kaizen methods and independent training.
• Develop and implement Model Lines under CI Director and GMs.
• Leverage existing CI Lean training to support methods across facilities.
• Work independently to meet goals and travel ~50%.

Skills

Lean expertise

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

English proficiency

Spanish (optional)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

ISO9001 auditing experience

Certified Lean training

Job description

MacLean Power Systems (MPS) seeks a senior Continuous Improvement Advisor focused on manufacturing optimization and cost savings to boost profitability and efficiency across nine facilities. The role leads Lean initiatives, mentors CI staff, and drives Model Line development under the CI Director and General Managers.

You will apply methodologies like 5S, VSM, SMED, and TPM, conduct facility Lean assessments, and travel ~50% to implement improvements.