Lean Transformation Leader (Chemical Manufacturing)

Location: Johnsonville Plant, New Johnsonville, Tennessee, United States. Onsite site role with openness to future relocation opportunities across the plant network.

Salary: $141,120–$220,500 annually, plus a 16% annual bonus target.

Company

hirify.global develops chemistry-based products and solutions for clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing, cooling, paints, coatings, and other industrial applications.

What you will do

• Lead, teach, and coach continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen events across manufacturing value streams.
• Implement Lean tools and the hirify.global Business System, including 6S, Standard Work, Visual Management, TPM, A3 Problem Solving, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Use data analytics, Power BI, machine learning, and AI to identify performance gaps and drive improvement plans.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives, establish milestones and management routines, and track execution in the WAVE system.
• Support production, maintenance, laboratory, logistics, and materials teams in reducing waste and improving operational discipline.
• Monitor safety, manufacturing cost, yield, OEE2, quality, and production performance while coaching teams on dashboards, KPIs, and countermeasures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of chemical manufacturing experience, including 5+ years implementing Lean methodologies.
• 10+ years of operational leadership experience.
• Experience leading Tier Daily Management, A3 Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen events.
• Ability to analyze data, develop recommendations, present findings, and train others on Lean tools.
• Immigration sponsorship, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other non-immigrant status sponsorship, is not available.

Nice to have

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience in PSM-regulated, high-hazard manufacturing environments.
• Experience improving efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing processes.
• Cross-functional experience with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and related functions.
• Strong coaching and talent development capabilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• 401(k) match and employee stock purchase program.
• Tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusion and diversity initiatives and a company-paid volunteer day.
• Employee development focused on engagement, operational discipline, and leadership growth.