Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. jobs in Kentucky

Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. implements Lean Manufacturing goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the organization. Evaluates all continuous improvement activities and develops plans to optimize performance and processes. Being a Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. employs Lean methodologies and tools in order to accomplish business objectives. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. also requires training and Lean certification through an accredited organization. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Lean Manufacturing Supervisor
  • Dana Incorporated
  • Dry Ridge, KY FULL_TIME
  • Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

    Job Duties And Responsibilities

    The DOS Group Leader role will be responsible for training and development at all levels on the shop floor. They will be responsible for initiating lean manufacturing principles and developing standardized methods to improve stability and efficiency. They will be required to work in cross-functional teams with all other departments.

    Development of the shop floor

    • Understanding of assembly process and ability to work with other groups to foster continuous improvements.
    • Accomplishing plant wide-goals and objectives for efficiency, utilization, scrap reduction, quality, safety, on-time delivery and Lean initiatives.
    • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to effectively lead the workforce.
    • Addressing concerns and problem solving while creating a team environment.
    • Maintaining and understanding production processes to include complying with quality systems.
    • Ability to assure the development and conformance to Standardized Work and other processes.
    • Implement and administer 5S standards.
    • Promote a safe work environment and be pro-active in assessing potential ergonomic issues.
    • Participation on the safety and ergonomic teams.

    Quality and production of product

    • The DOS Group Leader will be responsible for ensuring all safety / quality requirements will be adhered to by any changes implemented on the shop floor by their project scopes.
    • The DOS Group Leader is expected to participate in the improvement or development of processes. They will be required to complete or assist with the completion of the following:
      • Process Flow Diagrams
      • Time Measurement sheets, Work Balance Charts, Standardized Work Combination Tables. (Lean Tool Proficiency)
      • Standardized Work Creation and implementation.
      • Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
      • Assembly Standardized Work and support engineering Work Instructions.
      • Assembly Line Layout
      • Action Plans for assembly lines
    Qualifications & Skills:

    • High School Diploma or equivalency
    • Previous Group Leader experience preferred.
    • The ability to work any shift. (Training and engagement on all shifts will be required)
    • Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
    • A strong understanding of products and the production process, Lean Principles and employee relations.
    • The ability to deal with multiple priorities and deal with stressful situations.
    • The ability to perform task in a specific time frame.
    • The ability to adhere to all ethical business practices and treatment of employees.
    • The ability to focus on problems or issues and to resolve them in a timely manner.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

    Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

    Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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Industrial Engineer (Lean Manufacturing)
  • Dana Incorporated
  • Dry Ridge, KY FULL_TIME
  • Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and al...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Sr. Manager, Supply Chain - Canada
  • Moderna Manufacturing Canada Corp.
  • Canada, KY FULL_TIME
  • The Role Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across va...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Manufacturing - Sr Project Engineer
  • L'Oréal
  • Florence, KY FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Sr Project EngineerDivision: Operations Location: Florence Reports To: Sr Facilities Mgr Who We AreFor more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excell...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Manufacturing - Sr Project Engineer
  • L'Oreal USA, Inc
  • Florence, KY FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Sr Project Engineer Division: Operations Location: Florence Reports To: Sr Facilities Mgr Who We Are: For more than a century, L'Oreal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific exc...
  • 1 Month Ago

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EHS Specialist
  • Novelis Guthrie Manufacturing Facility
  • Guthrie, KY FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of “shaping a sustainable world tog...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Commercial Mechanical Superintendent
  • Performance Personnel Services & Fabrication
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Job description LOCATIONS FOR GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT: SLC Utah, Colorado Springs, Co, Phoenix, Az and Denver, Co Descrip...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
  • Zoe Executive Search
  • FORTUNE 100 GLOBAL CPG MFG COMPANY POSITION: SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (Fully onsite position, not hybrid/remote) LO...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Continuous Improvement Specialist
  • AMETEK
  • Irvine, CA
  • Position Summary An experienced & hands-on lean/six sigma professional who will lead and drive continuous improvement ac...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Compliance Specialist
  • Trinity Industries, Inc.
  • Dallas, TX
  • TrinityRail is hiring a Quality Compliance Specialist at our Dallas, TX HQ. What you'll do: Review Quality Management Sy...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Consultant - Industrial Engineering (Automotive)
  • Ambe
  • Job Title: Consultant - Industrial Engineer (Automotive) Position Type: Independent Consultant (1099 or LLC) Locations: ...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chief Operating Officer
  • The Overture Group, LLC
  • Waukesha, WI
  • Our client, a premier manufacturer and industry leader located in the Milwaukee area is seeking a highly motivated, stra...
  • 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Manager
  • The Overture Group, LLC
  • Orland Park, IL
  • Our client, located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, is seeking a General Manager (GM) to develop and execute the vi...
  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lean Manufacturing Specialist
  • Lincoln Search Consultants
  • Mc Bee, SC
  • We are currently on the hunt for a Lean Manufacturing Specialist for a client we have near the McBee Sc area! If you fit...
  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kentucky (/kənˈtʌki/ (listen) kən-TUK-ee), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state located in the east south-central region of the United States. Although styled as the "State of Kentucky" in the law creating it, (because in Kentucky's first constitution, the name state was used) Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth (the others being Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts). Originally a part of Virginia, in 1792 Kentucky became the 15th state to join the Union. Kentucky is the 37th most extensive and the 26th most populous of the 50 United States. Ke...
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Income Estimation for Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. jobs
$95,116 to $125,277