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)
Lean Tech Overview
The Lean Tech is highly competent as a process manager and uses a variety of skills such as project design, leadership, and management in order to ensure performance and process development. The person in this position is responsible for using Lean principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence. This role is involved in planning, scheduling, and implementing continuous improvement activities (such as Kaizen) on the production floor of a manufacturing facility.
Primary responsibilities
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Required Skills
Not satisfied with the status quo. Does not stand on complacency. Motivated to pursue positive change by working with employees in facilitating recommended changes. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate with all levels of employees from upper management to production floor workers. Must be able t explain changing processes and how to make those changes. Using Lean methodologies, leads the improvement efforts and trains others to implement them.
Desired Education and Qualifications