Job Description
Job Title
Partner with General Managers and site leadership teams to evaluate operational performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping exercises, process improvement workshops, and problem-solving activities.
Work alongside the Automation Engineer to identify opportunities where process improvements and automation solutions can improve productivity and reduce labor content.
Support the development and execution of site-specific operational improvement roadmaps.
Drive standardization of best practices, work methods, and operational processes across facilities.
Analyze operational data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Coach and mentor plant leadership teams on Lean principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
Implement and sustain Lean systems including, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kaizen, etc.
Establish measurable improvement targets and track project results.
Lead cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects and ensure sustainability of gains achieved.
Promote a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Support integration and replication of successful improvements across multiple locations.
Ensure all improvement initiatives align with safety, quality, and operational objectives.
Prepare and present progress updates, project results, and performance metrics to senior leadership.
REMOTE ROLE - ~10-20% "travel" to Addison Fastener and other MW Fastener sites in North America.
The Successful Applicant
MUST HAVE: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
7+ years of manufacturing, operations, Lean, or continuous improvement experience.
Demonstrated success leading Lean transformation or operational excellence initiatives.
Experience facilitating Kaizen events and process improvement projects.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, labor productivity, quality systems, and operational metrics.
Ability to travel extensively to support multiple manufacturing locations.
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt required; Higher preferred).
Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting automation
Experience implementing operational management systems and KPI scorecards.
Prior leadership or management experience.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Proven ability to lead organizational change and influence without direct authority.
Ability to coach leaders and frontline teams through process and cultural transformation.
Experience developing and implementing sustainable operating systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Power BI, and data analysis tools.
What's on Offer
Comp: $140,000 - $170,000 Base salary.
20% Bonus Opportunity
Unlimited PTO
401k match - 4%
Tuition assistance
Job summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Bloomingdale
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Collin Patrick Walsh
Job Reference: JN-092026-7108777
Job Nature: Hybrid working
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Addison, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $140,000–$170,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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