Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. jobs in Kansas

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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Continuous Improvement Specialist 3 - Lean
  • Spirit AeroSystems
  • Wichita, KS OTHER
  • Overview

    Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

    Responsibilities

    Key Accountabilities:• Provide awareness, knowledge, guidance, and the application of Lean principles, methodologies, and tools to support achievement of Spirit Lean culture.• Gather Customer requirements.• Evaluates the current situation.• Determine boundaries or scope of the project.• Perform analysis of existing processes.• Collect supporting performance metrics.• Document the process.• Develop a Lean Strategy/Plan for improvement.• Select the proper Lean Tool(s) and/or Lean Training that supports the Strategy/Plan.• Coach, train and mentor cross-functional teams in proper use and application of Lean tools including but not limited to: Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 6S, Kanban, GEMBA meetings, 7 Elements of Surgery, Kitting and Outfitting, 3P, AIW, RCCA.• Engage the workforce to achieve successful implementation of Kaizen events.• Implement the Lean Strategy/Plan meeting Customer Expectations.• Document accomplishments.• Facilitation of Continuous Improvement for cost savings. • Performs trend analysis of shop performance measures to identify opportunities for improvements.

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in an IE, ME, Project Management or related study• 6 years’ experience on a manufacturing Lean team.• Management of priorities and utilization of resources.• Work with cross-functional teams.• Training and Mentoring.• Problem solving.• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.• Project management.• Quality principles.

    Preferred Qualifications:• Lean Training and or Equivalent Certifications.• Experience in an Aircraft or Aerospace Manufacturing environment.• Knowledge of IE tools used in production i.e.: capacity analysis, facility layout, and production improvements. • Microsoft Office - advanced skill level. • SAP - advanced knowledge and skillset. Management of priorities and utilization of resources.• Six Sigma.

     

     

    Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

  • 1 Month Ago

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EHS Specialist
  • Chanute Manufacturing
  • Chanute, KS FULL_TIME
  • The EHS&S Specialist 2 is responsible for implementing EHS&S programs at a local (site) level. This position will partner with local management, salaried, and hourly employees to ensure local EHS&S co...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager
  • TT Electronics plc
  • Olathe, KS FULL_TIME
  • Company Overview COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY! When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to solving technology challenges for a sustainable world. Simp...
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Account Specialist
  • Natoma Manufacturing, LLC
  • Norton, KS FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionNatoma Manufacturing is a fast-growing precision manufacturing company. We make parts for leading companies in the defense, aerospace, and medical industries. You can expect a clean, climat...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Customer Support Specialist
  • GT Sales & Manufacturing Inc
  • Wichita, KS 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...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Health and Safety Specialist
  • Jacam Manufacturing 2013, LLC
  • Sterling, KS FULL_TIME
  • Health and Safety Specialist Reports to: Plant Manager Department: HSE Grade/Level: Intermediate Job Status: Full-time Hourly/Salary: Salary FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Schedule: M – F; 6am – 3pm or ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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HRIS Analyst
  • Delta Electronics Americas
  • Fremont, CA
  • HRIS Analyst Delta Electronics (Americas) Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and the...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Continuous Improvement Engineer
  • LaSalle Network
  • Chicago, IL
  • LaSalle Network has partnered with a food manufacturing company to hire a Continuous Improvement Engineer. This role spe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Engineer (GMP)
  • AmplifyBio
  • New Albany, OH
  • Are you passionate about significantly improving the future of medicine? Do you believe that people are the most importa...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Materials Specialist
  • APR Consulting
  • Pasadena, TX
  • A chemicals/manufacturing client is looking for a Warehouse Senior Material Specialist who will lead inventory managemen...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Planner
  • Rotork
  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • Job Description The Production Planner is responsible for capacity planning, production planning, material availability ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sheet Metal Worker
  • Baltimore Aircoil Company
  • Milford, DE
  • Grow your career with us as our Shift Leader in Sheet Metal which is a part of the department leadership team and shares...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, IT Business Transformation - Hybrid in Addison, TX
  • BravoTECH
  • Addison, TX
  • Director, IT Business Transformation The Director, IT Business Transformation will deliver IT support for M&A in partner...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lean Manufacturing Specialist
  • Doherty | The Employment Experts
  • Tempe, AZ
  • Lean Coordinator We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work! Join an organization that ensures a more sec...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. jobs
$95,693 to $126,037