Lean Manufacturing Advisor

Lean Manufacturing Advisor

Our client, an industry leader in oil and gas manufacturing operations, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lean Manufacturing Advisor to join their team. As a Lean Manufacturing Advisor, you will be an integral part of the Operations department supporting manufacturing and plant teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical thinking, and a passion for continuous improvement, which will align successfully within the organization.

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

What's the Job?

• Coach plant leadership and operational teams on Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, production workflows, and plant operations to identify opportunities for efficiency and waste reduction
• Facilitate Lean workshops, Kaizen events, and process improvement initiatives
• Conduct value stream mapping and operational process analysis to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies
• Support plant leaders in implementing practical and sustainable operational improvements
• Guide teams in understanding why previous Lean initiatives may have failed and how to implement improvements effectively
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve production reliability, throughput, and operational performance
• Develop and monitor operational performance metrics and improvement KPIs
• Mentor plant supervisors and operations leaders on continuous improvement practices

What's Needed?

• 10+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or plant environments
• BS Degree
• Experience leading operational improvement or Lean initiatives
• Background in manufacturing, petrochemical, chemical, refinery, or industrial production environments
• Strong credibility working with experienced plant leadership teams
• Ability to translate Lean theory into practical operational improvements
• Hands-on experience applying Lean tools such as VSM, Root Cause Analysis, and Waste elimination
• Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing environments and operational process optimization
• Familiarity with industrial systems like MES, SAP, and CMMS
• Proven ability to lead operational improvement initiatives and mentor teams

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on impactful operational excellence projects
• Collaborate with experienced plant leadership teams
• Enhance your skills in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement
• Be part of a global organization committed to operational excellence
• Competitive compensation aligned with your expertise

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay