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Operational Excellence Lean Engineer

$88,000–$98,000 year

Hybrid · Franklin Park, Illinois, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown

Job Summary

Lead Kaizen events and cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean principles to drive waste reduction and process efficiency. Implement PFEP, 5S, standard work, and visual controls; develop Lean capabilities across teams; optimize material flow and inventory; lead Tugger/Water Spider routes and flow planning for Logistics; identify improvement opportunities through data analysis and observations; drive labor productivity and variable cost improvements; participate in root-cause problem solving and implement corrective actions; track progress using KPIs. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, 4+ years in Lean/Operational Excellence in manufacturing, and the ability to work extended hours across multiple shifts; preferred Six Sigma Green Belt and hands-on willingness to build and reconfigure processes and work cells.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 4+ Years Lean / Operational Excellence experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Advanced level experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Demonstrated ability to lead improvement activities with limited supervision
  • Effective communication skills to support and influence team members
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