Senior Lean Development Specialist

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Lean Development Specialist is responsible for managing and driving Lean initiatives across plant operations, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires demonstrated Lean experience, leadership in improvement projects, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The specialist will oversee 5S, LPA/LQA, and WAR Room programs; lead Kaizen initiatives; develop Lean training materials; and ensure adherence to site and corporate Lean KPIs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES
- Lead and coordinate Lean initiatives such as 5S, LPA/LQA, Kaizen, and WAR Room activities.
- Drive continuous improvement projects, identifying and eliminating process inefficiencies and waste.
- Establish and maintain Lean performance metrics to ensure teams meet and exceed departmental KPIs.
- Conduct audits and assessments to monitor Lean implementation effectiveness and recommend corrective actions.
- Facilitate and lead Kaizen events, engaging cross-functional teams in structured problem-solving activities.
- Develop and deliver Lean training programs and materials to enhance capability across all levels.
- Mentor and coach engineers, operators, and team leaders in applying Lean principles effectively.
- Promote and sustain a culture of continuous improvement by integrating Lean thinking into daily operations.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to align Lean projects with business objectives.
- Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI to analyze data, generate reports, and provide insights for improvement.
- Support visual management systems, documentation control, and standardization of best practices.