Director of Lean Manufacturing

Job Number: 2185
Job Title: Director of Lean Manufacturing
Closest Metropolitan Area: Chicago, IL

Location Type: Service Center
Metal Type: Aluminum
Compensation Range: $150K+

Overview of Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field
6+ years of engineering experience in machining and metal fabrication; machining experience includes CNC (mills and lathes), creating process improvements: improve operator procedures, optimize fixture design based on ergonomics
5+ years of cross-functional leadership experience both operationally and commercially within a heavy manufacturing environment
3+ years experience with a metal fabricator, heavily worked in forming, welding, machining, and stamping departments
Ability to create new production cell layouts, organization, and work instructions to increase through-put efficiency
Extensive knowledge of Lean manufacturing methodologies; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred
Proven experience leading a Lean, Root Cause Analysis, and Value Stream Mapping project
Working knowledge and/or experience with P&L and CapEx projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as problem-solving skills

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Director of Lean Manufacturing

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