Job Description
Lean Transformation Leader
Champion Lean initiatives and continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing operations. Partner with plant and division leadership to implement and sustain Lean strategies. Facilitate value stream mapping and continuous improvement initiatives across functions. Lead Kaizen events from individual teams through site leadership. Support steering committees, improvement teams, and High Performing Teams. Apply Lean tools to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. Conduct regular Gemba walks and support ongoing improvement activities. Establish and maintain team and value stream improvement boards. Promote a PDCA-based culture and continuous progression of the Lean journey. Identify waste and develop solutions to complex manufacturing and engineering challenges. Analyze processes, facility layouts, constraints, tooling, materials, and production methods. Partner with operators, production technicians, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Track productivity, savings, projects, and Lean metrics through internal systems. Ensure continuous improvement data and reporting are accurate and complete. Train and coach employees on Lean principles, tools, and problem-solving methods. Promote a culture of continuous learning and employee engagement. Support ergonomic and safe working environments through Lean initiatives. Purchase tools and materials needed to support continuous improvement projects. Travel up to 25% as needed to support training and manufacturing process observations.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field. 2-4+ years of manufacturing and/or Lean experience. Hands-on knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, SPC, and related Lean tools. Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to identify improvement opportunities. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence teams at all levels. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Visio or CAD experience is a plus. Ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and leadership teams. Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification is a strong plus. Experience participating in or leading major Kaizen events is a plus. Must meet applicable U.S. export compliance and/or government contracting eligibility requirements.
Drive real change: Directly influence safety, quality, productivity, and cost. Own Lean initiatives: Help shape continuous improvement across multiple sites. Leadership exposure: Work closely with plant and division leadership. Build your expertise: Lead Kaizen events and develop advanced Lean skills. Comprehensive benefits: Access competitive health, retirement, and insurance programs.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Reading, Massachusetts |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $85,000–$115,000 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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