Lean Manufacturing Engineer

SFS Group USA, Inc. is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Wyomissing, PA. You will play a crucial role in driving continuous improvement initiatives within our production facility. We are seeking a hands-on and motivated individual who possesses expertise in lean principles and kaizen methodologies. You will be responsible for identifying areas of inefficiency, implementing process improvements, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement among our team members.

For 55 years SFS has been America’s partner of choice, supplying over 26 billion fasteners to commercial construction projects. This role offers a competitive starting salary and a generous benefit package including profit sharing, company 401(k) contribution, health/dental/vision insurance offerings, a tuition reimbursement program and other valuable benefits!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of lean principles across all areas of the production facility.

• Conduct value stream mapping and other lean tools to identify opportunities for waste reduction and process optimization.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement lean initiatives aimed at improving productivity, quality, and safety.

• Facilitate kaizen events and workshops to engage employees in problem-solving and process improvement activities.

• Coach and mentor team members on kaizen principles and methodologies to empower them to drive continuous improvement in their respective areas.

• Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, constraints, and areas for improvement.

• Develop and implement solutions to streamline workflows, reduce cycle times, and increase throughput.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of process improvements and make adjustments as needed.

• Develop and deliver training programs on lean principles, kaizen methodologies, and problem-solving techniques.

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to employees at all levels to ensure understanding and adoption of continuous improvement practices.

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and other departments to drive cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving overall performance and efficiency.

• Serve as a liaison between different teams to facilitate communication and alignment on improvement priorities and strategies.

• Maintain accurate documentation of lean initiatives, kaizen events, and process improvements.

• Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate progress, results, and opportunities for improvement to management and stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or related field.

• Proven experience in implementing lean principles and kaizen methodologies within a manufacturing or production environment.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop innovative solutions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Hands-on approach with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve continuous improvement goals.

• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

• Proficiency in lean tools and techniques such as value stream mapping, 5S, kanban, and root cause analysis.

Our employees are the driving force behind our successful and dynamically growing company. Join the SFS team and shape the future with us!

Location: 1045 Spring Street Wyomissing, PA 19610

SFS Group USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer