Lean Manufacturing Manager

Trèves Group / KTNA

As a partner of automotive manufacturers throughout the world, Trèves offers extensive expertise in comfort and acoustics. We bring to the market personalized and customized solutions adapted to our clients' specific expectations, with a focus on four soft trim and acoustic product ranges in the cabin, trunk, engine bay, and body.

Present on four continents, Trèves continues to reinforce its position in growing markets. Our North American operations (KTNA) include locations in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, and Mexico. KTNA continues to grow rapidly, creating new opportunities across the United States and Mexico.

The Role

Our Hollywood, AL location currently has an opportunity for a Lean Manufacturing Manager, who will lead the development and deployment of Lean tools and methodologies in order to meet company goals and improve manufacturing operations. They will manage Continuous Improvement activities, coordinate the implementation of Lean tools in different departments, and ensure all methodologies are adhered to.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize strong understanding of Lean principles in order to make the company's industrial processes and production flows more reliable and improve industrial performance
• Lead and design Lean Manufacturing goals and strategies in order to improve plant operations and processes
• Build and facilitate multidisciplinary short and long-term Lean activities
• Implement and follow up Lean improvements, including the sustainment of results
• Identify problem areas and develop organizational improvements
• Observe and analyze the production and logistics processes already in place in order to establish a diagnosis and identify areas for improvement
• Create new Lean Manufacturing standards
• Define methods of change, carry out transformation follow-ups and guide all teams concerned
• Ensure system rules and methodologies are adhered to
• Contribute to the definition and monitoring of the plant's performance improvement plan

Skills & Experience

• Experience implementing LEAN Manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge of Lean tools; i.e. Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Creating Continuous Flow, Root-Cause Problem Solving
• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; or equivalent Lean-focused experience