Lean Manager
MANN+HUMMEL
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Goleta • California • United States
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About the role
- Define and implement the plant Lean roadmap aligned with plant, regional, and global strategy.
- Partner with plant leadership to identify and execute operational improvement initiatives.
- Lead value stream design and plant layout optimization to improve material flow, space utilization, and throughput time.
- Drive productivity improvements using Lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
- Facilitate improvement workshops including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and 5S.
- Develop Lean capabilities across the plant by coaching teams and promoting a continuous improvement mindset.
- Support implementation and sustainment of the MANN+HUMMEL Production System (MHPS).
- Promote best practices across production and logistics operations to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Monitor and report progress on operational metrics and improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean improvements and coach managers on Lean tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Operations Environments.
- Prior leadership experience in production or logistics environments preferred.
- Experience implementing Lean systems across production and logistics operations.
- Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives and deliver measurable results.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and coach teams on Lean practices.
- Hands-on, shopfloor-oriented approach.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience working in an automated machine manufacturing environment, including exposure to PLC and HMI systems preferred.
- Experience working in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Lean methodologiesValue Stream Mapping (VSM)5SContinuous improvement practicesOperational improvement initiativesPlant layout optimizationMaterial flow optimizationAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsProduction system implementation
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingCommunication skillsInfluencing stakeholdersCollaborationTeamworkFacilitationMindset promotionHands-on approachCross-functional leadership