Senior Lean Manufacturing Process Manager

Nikkiso; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso ACD, LLC in Santa Ana, CA, seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Engineering Manager focused on continuous improvement. The role leads Lean manufacturing initiatives across production cells, standardizing processes, and building team capability while sustaining 5S practices and problem-solving methods.

You will oversee development of work instructions, CAPA activities, and layouts in collaboration with Engineering, EHS, and Operations, ensuring safe, productive, and compliant manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S and Kaizen.
• Oversee development and maintenance of manufacturing travelers, work instructions, workflow sequences, and released work orders; lead CAPA teams.
• Partner with Engineering, EHS, Facility Maintenance, and Operations to improve workflow, material flow, safety, productivity, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and standardize procedures and work instructions to support training, compliance, and operational consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred

Tools

ACAD

SolidWorks

Visio

Job description

Nikkiso ACD, LLC in Santa Ana, CA, seeks a seasoned Manufacturing Engineering Manager focused on continuous improvement. The role leads Lean manufacturing initiatives across production cells, standardizing processes, and building team capability while sustaining 5S practices and problem-solving methods.

You will oversee development of work instructions, CAPA activities, and layouts in collaboration with Engineering, EHS, and Operations, ensuring safe, productive, and compliant manufacturing