Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MW Components is a company focused on operational excellence, and they are seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader. This role is responsible for driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives and enhancing operational performance across multiple manufacturing facilities.
Responsibilities
- Partner with General Managers and site leadership teams to evaluate operational performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities
- Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement
- Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping exercises, process improvement workshops, and problem-solving activities
- Work alongside the Automation Engineer to identify opportunities where process improvements and automation solutions can improve productivity and reduce labor content
- Support the development and execution of site-specific operational improvement roadmaps
- Drive standardization of best practices, work methods, and operational processes across facilities
- Analyze operational data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
- Coach and mentor plant leadership teams on Lean principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools
- Implement and sustain Lean systems including, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kaizen, etc
- Establish measurable improvement targets and track project results
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects and ensure sustainability of gains achieved
- Promote a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the organization
- Support integration and replication of successful improvements across multiple locations
- Ensure all improvement initiatives align with safety, quality, and operational objectives
- Prepare and present progress updates, project results, and performance metrics to senior leadership
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of manufacturing, operations, Lean, or continuous improvement experience
- Demonstrated success leading Lean transformation or operational excellence initiatives
- Experience facilitating Kaizen events and process improvement projects
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, labor productivity, quality systems, and operational metrics
- Ability to travel extensively to support multiple manufacturing locations
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt required)
- Prior leadership or management experience
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Proven ability to lead organizational change and influence without direct authority
- Ability to coach leaders and frontline teams through process and cultural transformation
- Experience developing and implementing sustainable operating systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Power BI, and data analysis tools
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred)
- Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting automation
- Experience implementing operational management systems and KPI scorecards
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