Lean Manufacturing Manager

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Lean Manufacturing Manager

Job Summary:

Our client in Shelbyville, TN is looking for a Lean Mfg. Manager. This is a direct hire position.

The job requires a management professional having strong manufacturing background and strong skills in continuous improvement and efficiencies across HMUS's products, systems, operations, and processes. This Professional would lead the Lean process improvement activities in the plant in United States, incoordination with global teams. This professional would directly report to plant manager, Regional operation Director and Global Manufacturing Head to achieve the required plant KPI target set by General Head Quarters (GHQ). This Professional would also work with multifunction teams in the plant team to develop and improve plant lean operation system including manufacturing and material management systems.

Working with the Senior Management Team, develop and implement business transformational and continuous improvement strategy. Outline direction and deployment of the Lean framework to ensure consistent and rigorous application across the business in line with best practice. Responsible for the successful management and implementation of business improvement projects/initiatives across the business, ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to.

Qualifications:

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Lean vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.

• Work as part of the management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimize results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements delivery in line with company and customer requirements.

• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the Lean strategy.

• Lead, define and develop continuous improvement activities designed to improve performance, such as the planning and running of lean events.

• Undertake business process analysis, statistical analysis for improvement projects and to support wider change.

• Report on progress of projects, understanding the risks, dependencies, budgets, resourcing, issues, critical milestones and forthcoming pipeline, and actions necessary to ensure success.

• Coach and facilitate teams and individuals to identify and implement improvement opportunities.

• A degree (relevant to manufacturing / engineering is preferred) and generally 8 plus years of experience in a manufacturing and manufacturing Engineering preferably Automotive manufacturing Field.

• People management and project management.

• Master Black Belt in Six Sigma or equivalent qualification is advantageous.

• Have experience working with integrated computer programs (ERP) and/or applications.

• Have strong communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and possess the ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future

• Communicate Honestly and Broadly

• Seek Technology and Business "First"

• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Benefit Package

• 401(k) with matching contributions

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Discounts

• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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