Lean Specialist - Shelton, CT

Description

• Identify improvement opportunities and consistently deliver measurable results.
• Identify and support productivity improvement projects across multiple sites and teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by motivating and empowering employees at all levels
• Be a point of contact with external entities regarding lean Manufacturing.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, including pre-work planning, charter development, agenda creation, execution, and post-event follow-up to ensure goals are achieved.
• Design and implement Lean tools and methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kanban, SMED, TPM, Hoshin Kanri, and Policy Deployment.
• Support the deployment of the Manufacturing System across the organization through training, coaching, and hands-on execution.
• Manage Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO) resources to align with organizational goals.
• Monitor, measure, and communicate process performance; define and coordinate corrective actions.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills using structured methodologies.
• ERP System Experience (SAP)
• Strong communication, facilitation, and training abilities to engage and influence teams at all levels.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing and assembly environments.
• Ability to travel 60-70% across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) candidates preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations (advanced degree or certifications such as Lean Six Sigma or PMP preferred).
• Lean Manufacturing Principles (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED)
• Familiarity with digial tools for process improivement, including digital dashboards, workflow automation.
• Time and Motion Study Techniques
• Process Mapping Tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart)
• Proficiency in systems and process auditing to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Familiarity with digital transformation or Industry 4.0 experience.
• Data Analysis & Visualization.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in organizational-level project planning and execution.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles in a production environment.
• Six Sigma Methodology (DMAIC, statistical analysis, root cause analysis)
• Project Management Tools (e.g., Gantt charts, Kanban boards, Agile/Scrum frameworks)
• Proficient Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerBI, Sharepoint)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance