Lean Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States; onsite role

Annual salary: $98,000–$115,000

Company

A manufacturing and distribution organization focused on operational excellence, employee development, and delivering packaged products to customers.

What you will do

• Lead the implementation of the Lean Enterprise system and location-specific continuous improvement plans.
• Facilitate kaizen events and apply Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Cell Design, Material Flow, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, and related tools.
• Coach and train employees, Lean practitioners, and team facilitators on Lean principles, behaviors, and methods.
• Partner with operations leadership and the corporate Lean Enterprise team to track metrics, assess maturity, close gaps, and share best practices.
• Analyze labor, setup, and production processes to identify cost reduction and quality improvement opportunities.
• Use SAP, QlikView, and supporting systems to improve operational efficiency while maintaining a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a similar field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing and project management within operations.
• Demonstrated experience transforming business processes and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; SAP and QlikView experience is preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Lean practitioner or Six Sigma certification.
• Previous functional management experience.
• Experience working within a defined Lean system.
• Supply Chain or engineering experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Casual corporate work environment with a dress-for-your-day approach.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and other employee benefits.
• Mental health and financial health resources.
• Up to 15% travel outside the assigned support area.
• Work includes up to 75% of time in a manufacturing environment, with the ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day.