Lean Manufacturing Manager

Invacare Corporation

Lean Manufacturing Manager

Elyria, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    **Summary: **

    The Lean Manufacturing Manager is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization using Lean principles, tools, and methodologies. This role partners with cross-functional teams to identify waste, streamline processes, and foster a culture of operational excellence. The Lean Manufacturing Manager plays a critical role in improving productivity, reducing cost, and enhancing quality and delivery performance throughout the manufacturing value stream.

    Essential Functions:

    • · Champion the implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices across all production areas
    • and locations
    • · Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S programs, and other Lean tools to drive
    • measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
    • · Train and coach employees and leadership at all levels on Lean principles and tools.
    • · Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to identify and
    • eliminate non-value-added activities.
    • · Lead continuous improvement projects that support plant objectives and KPIs.
    • · Establish and track performance metrics and report progress toward goals.
    • · Serve as a change agent to promote a Lean culture, including employee engagement and
    • empowerment.
    • · Monitor industry trends and best practices to ensure the company remains at the forefront of
    • Lean innovation.
    • · Develop standardized work and ensure sustainable implementation of process changes.
    • · Support strategic initiatives such as factory layout optimization, automation efforts, and digital
    • transformation related to Lean.

    Qualification Requirements:

    • · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
    • · Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years focused on Lean implementation.
    • · Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) strongly preferred.
    • · Proven track record of leading successful Lean transformation projects.
    • · Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, TPM, A3 problem solving, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, etc.).Strong analytical, project management, and facilitation skills.
    • · Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
    • · Excellent communication and leadership skills.
    • · Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

    An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer –M/F/Disabled/Vet

    Required Skills

    Required Experience

  • Industry
    Manufacturing