Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. jobs in Council Bluffs, IA

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 specialist
  • J. E. Dunn Construction Group
  • Omaha, NE FULL_TIME
  • Best People Right Culture . These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.

    By hiring inspired people , giving them interesting and challenging work , enabling them with innovative tools , and letting them share in the company's rewards , we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100 years.

    Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

    Role Summary

    The Lean Specialist will train internal staff on Lean tools and helps develop and maintain Lean transformation processes and programs.

    All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

    • Autonomy & Decision-Making : Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
    • Career Path : Senior Lean Specialist.

    Key Role Responsibilities - Core

    LEAN SPECIALIST FAMILY - CORE

    • Trains internal staff on Lean tools. Helps develop and maintain Lean transformation processes and programs.
    • Coaches and supports project teams and / or internal customers with implementation of the basic Lean tools such as Last Planner System, Kanban, meeting facilitation and continuous improvement programs.
    • May lead and train PMs and Superintendents to run effective Pull Planning sessions, weekly Planning sessions and Daily Stand-up sessions through a lead / co-facilitate / coach model.
    • Actively participates in the development and maintenance of the organization's ongoing Lean journey.
    • Challenges project team members and employees to identify, remove and resolve constraints that prevent the team from fulfilling commitments.
    • Maintains level of standards of lean tools used among project teams or within the organization.
    • Trains and supports the office and / or region with basic lean tools including but not limited to, Value Stream Mapping, A3's, 5S, Visual Management, Kanban and Kaizen.
    • Trains and coaches employees and team members to understand the Work Flow Commitment Loop (reliable promising).
    • Assumes responsibility for bringing all components of the Last Planner System together to function as a system. Trains and coaches the team in LPS practices.
    • Utilizes current training materials and customizes to specific assigned customer.
    • Looks for opportunities to improve current training materials.
    • Serves as an ongoing resource for assigned projects and employees to help identify opportunities for improvement.

    Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
    • Communication skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
    • Proficiency in MS Office.
    • Ability to facilitate meetings and build consensus.
    • Ability to conduct effective presentations (Intermediate).
    • Ability to coach.
    • Ability to adapt and respond to dynamic situations.
    • Ability and desire to master new skills (Intermediate).
    • Ability to lead change management and Lean efforts (Intermediate).
    • Listening skills (Intermediate).
    • Ability to read a situation and make sound recommendations.
    • Ability to speak confidently in small groups.
    • Open learner and highly coachable.
    • Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
    • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

    Education

    • Bachelor's degree in construction management, business management or related field (Preferred).
    • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

    Experience

    • 5 years construction operations or Lean experience (Preferred).
    • 2 years experience in meeting or group facilitation (Preferred).
    • 0-2 years experience implementing process improvement methodologies (Required).

    Working Environment

    Benefits Information

    The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

    Click here for benefits details.

    At JE Dunn, our approach to benefits means caring for the whole person, and it begins with a comprehensive benefits program that meets families' needs.

    We offer competitive and award-winning benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, 401(K) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

    JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

    JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

    JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

    JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company.

    Please, no phone calls or emails.

    Why People Work Here

    At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them

    Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts

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    Last updated : 2024-02-27

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Lean Specialist
  • JE Dunn Construction
  • Omaha, NE FULL_TIME
  • Best People Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and lett...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
  • honeywell2-pilot
  • Nebraska, NE FULL_TIME
  • The future is what you make it! When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changin...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Customer Support Specialist
  • GT Sales & Manufacturing Inc
  • Omaha, NE FULL_TIME
  • Description At GT Midwest, we value our employees and our customers. If you are looking to join a company who has been in business for over 75 years and has an amazing work environment, the Customer S...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Lean facilitator
  • NSK
  • Clarinda, IA FULL_TIME
  • Creates and leads effective lean initiatives communication for all employees at the location. Develops Lean / continuous improvement skills in leadership and teams. Implements tools, such as Six Sigma...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Manufacturing Specialist I
  • honeywell2-pilot
  • Nebraska, NE FULL_TIME
  • The future is what you make it.When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing...
  • 1 Month Ago

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0 Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. jobs found in Council Bluffs, IA area

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KFC Shift Manager
  • KBP Foods
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • Join KBP Foods' KFC franchise as a Shift Manager and lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional customer service at...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Plant Manufacturing IT Engineer - SkillBridge Intern
  • The Judge Group
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • IT Engineer - Plant Manufacturing - DoD SkillBridge Internship Conagra Brands is a proud participant of the Department o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Scheduler
  • The Judge Group
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • At Bunge, people don t just come here to work, they come here to grow solving challenges that directly impact the world ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Meat Cutter>
  • Hy-Vee
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • Hy-Vee - West Broadway [Meat Clerk / Butcher] As a Meat Cutter at Hy-Vee, you'll: Cut and merchandise all fresh meat com...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PRODUCTION CONTROLLER
  • Army National Guard Units
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • Summary IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is restricted to current Military me...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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QA/QC Manager
  • Intermountain Electric, Inc
  • Omaha, NE
  • Overview: IME is seeking a QA/QC Manager to join their growing team! Do you have the desire, skills, and proven strategy...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Supervisor
  • Conagra
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • **Job Summary** : Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead team members to execute the plant's process improve...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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QA TECHNICIAN-1ST (CB1)
  • The Judge Group
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • We are hiring for a Quality Assurance Technician role at JBS Prepared Foods (Formerly Swift Prepared Foods) as a full-ti...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Council Bluffs is a city in and the county seat of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The city is the most populous in Southwest Iowa, and forms part of the Omaha (Nebr.) Metropolitan Area. It is located on the east bank of the Missouri River, across from the city of Omaha. Council Bluffs was known, until at least 1853, as Kanesville. It was the historic starting point of the Mormon Trail. Kanesville is also the northernmost anchor town of the other emigrant trails, since there was a steam powered boat to ferry their wagons, and cattle, across the Missouri River. Council Bluffs' popula...
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Income Estimation for Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. jobs
$95,014 to $125,142
Council Bluffs, Iowa area prices
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