Lean Coach

Ingenics Corporation USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing firm in Mobile, Alabama is seeking an experienced Shopfloor Excellence Coach. This role involves coaching frontline leaders to enhance operational performance and ensure the successful deployment of Lean practices on the shop floor. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing and proven skills in facilitating cross-functional teams, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement. The position also requires strong communication skills and a results-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing (OEM, Tier 1, or MRO).
• Proven experience in shopfloor coaching, lean deployment, or operational excellence.
• Hands-on experience with daily management systems and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Coach Level 1 and Level 2 leaders in daily operational leadership.
• Implement standard shopfloor visual management and performance boards.
• Support Hoshin Kanri and strategy deployment activities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing principles

Coaching skills

Influencing skills

Facilitation skills

Tools

Visual management

KPI systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Shopfloor Excellence Coach with an aerospace manufacturing background to support the deployment of sustainable operational excellence practices within aircraft production. This role focuses on coaching frontline and mid-level leadership, embedding standard work, continuous improvement behaviors, and performance management routines directly on the shop floor to drive measurable and lasting operational results.

Key Responsibilities

Shopfloor Coaching & Leadership Enablement

• Coach Level 1 and Level 2 leaders in daily operational leadership and execution.
• Clarify operational requirements and expectations for production teams.
• Deliver hands-on, on-the-job training for leaders and operational teams.
• Establish and sustain effective management routines and governance structures.

Operational Excellence Deployment

• Implement standard shopfloor visual management and performance boards.
• Define and deploy clear Terms of Reference (ToR) for routines, meetings, and escalation.
• Conduct process confirmations using standardized checklists.
• Perform periodic self-assessments against defined criteria.

Continuous Improvement & Performance Management

• Support Hoshin Kanri and strategy deployment activities.
• Develop and deploy KPI trees and performance management systems.
• Drive measurable benefits realization and long-term sustainability.
• Documented, sustainable operational excellence deployment, including:
• Standard routines and agendas implemented
• Terms of Reference established
• Industrial assessments completed
• Active and effective KPI governance

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing (OEM, Tier 1, or MRO).
• Proven experience in shopfloor coaching, lean deployment, or operational excellence.
• Hands-on experience with visual management, daily management systems, VSM, KPI systems, and leadership coaching in production environments.

Technical & Methodological Skills

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional workshops.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into shopfloor execution.
• Structured, data-driven, and results-oriented approach.

Soft Skills

• Strong coaching, influencing, and facilitation skills at supervisor and manager levels.
• High ownership, pragmatism, and cultural awareness.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.