This position will lead our facility during 
sustainable implementation of a fundamentally 
sound Lean Program. The LMM will lead Continuous 
Improvement Projects as identified and developed 
from concept to completion while leading his/her 
staff in creating a Lean Culture. The role of 
the Lean Manufacturing Manager will be to 
concentrate primarily on removing waste & 
improving operational performance within a metal 
products manufacturing environment. The ideal 
candidate will have the proven skills & 
experience to reduce process setup, process 
variability, and waste. This individual will 
assist in developing operational metrics, 
collect & analyze data, and recommend root cause 
corrective actions. The LMM is accountable for 
leading CI activities throughout the plant  and 
with our various product lines. Additionally, 
this individual may provide direction to other 
the Business Units in support of Lean 
objectives. Priorities are set by the Director 
of Operations.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Oversees or performs all aspects of project 
management that are specific to each CI project.
- Facilitates, trains, and coaches Plant cross-
functional teams
- Performs research, design and development of 
manufacturing processes
- Confers with individuals in order to 
provide the best business-case regarding 
equipment purchases, modifications and 
improvements.  
- Must support all new product launch, 
engineering change, and EH&S activity 
- Adhere to and follows the facility Lean 
Manufacturing program and EH&S system 
requirements in business actions
- Champions Lean activities across the company.
- Determine job cost baselines and initiates 
cost reduction activities.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
3-5 + years experience in a Lean Manufacturing 
Manager role. BS degree in an engineering 
discipline required, Master degree preferred. 
Demonstrated Lean and Six Sigma experience 
required. Formal Lean training from an academic 
organization or via organizations with deep, 
well-established lean operating systems. 
ISO 9001 or 13485 familiarity is a must. 
Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, TS and ISO preferred. 
 
The ideal candidate will also possess the 
following characteristics:
- Decisive, results driven leader and team 
player, capable of managing multiple projects 
- Able to operate at high energy levels and 
motivate those around him/her 
- Self motivated, objectives oriented. 
 

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