Our client, a leading Manufacturer in the Electronics industry is seeking a highly process driven leader to facilitate Continuous Improvement Manufacturing at their facility in the greater Richmond, VA area! As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in identifying areas for improvement, implementing lean methodologies, and driving sustainable change to enhance operational effectiveness and drive business growth.
Responsibilities: Lead Lean Transformation Initiatives: • Drive end-to-end lean transformation projects, including planning, implementation, and evaluation phases. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and develop comprehensive lean strategies aligned with organizational goals. Process Optimization: • Analyze existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement lean methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and enhance productivity. • Utilize tools such as value stream mapping, Kaizen events, and 5S to drive process improvements. Change Management: • Act as a change agent to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. • Provide guidance and support to stakeholders at all levels to ensure buy-in and successful implementation of lean initiatives. Training and Development: • Develop and deliver training programs on lean principles, tools, and techniques to build capability and empower employees to drive improvement at all levels of the organization. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: • Help establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of lean
initiatives. Monitor progress and track performance metrics.
Continuous Learning: • Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging trends, and new technologies related to
lean methodologies and continuous improvement. • Apply insights to refine existing processes and drive innovation within the organization.
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a
related field. Master's degree preferred and Six Sigma Black Belt. • Proven experience (5 plus years) leading lean transformations in a manufacturing, supply
chain, or service industry environment. • Strong understanding of lean principles, including value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S,
visual management, and waste reduction techniques. • Demonstrated expertise in change management, with the ability to influence and engage
stakeholders at all levels of the organization. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes
and develop data-driven solutions. • Exceptional communication, facilitation, and leadership skills. • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
Abilities: • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. • Sitting for extended periods of time. • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands
or arms, for example, using a keyboard. • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and
sentences. • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. • Identify and understand the speech of another person.