Sulzer

Lean Manager

Sulzer • $80K — $110K *
Easley, SC 29640In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing or process optimization
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to lead workshops and training sessions
  • Experience with tooling and equipment design
  • Solid understanding of Root Cause Analysis techniques
  • Effective communication skills for reporting and advising
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Utilize lean principles to achieve operational targets
  • Assist management in developing actionable plans
  • Drive manufacturing improvements through design and specification
  • Increase On Time Delivery by optimizing flows
  • Contribute to and review Factory Improvement Plans
  • Analyze cost-saving forecasts and propose further enhancements
  • Support failure analysis in collaboration with relevant teams
  • Generate and submit required performance reports

Benefits

  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 6% 401K or Roth Match with Immediate Vesting
  • Retirement Security Contributions after 1 year
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Assistance
  • Quarterly Gym Reimbursement
Full Job Description
About the role

Job Summary
The Lean Manager is responsible for supporting the development and optimization of manufacturing processes. This role applies practical engineering knowledge to improve efficiency, quality, and safety in production environments.
This job profile is intended for experienced professionals who apply practical knowledge of a job area and work independently with general supervision.
  • At factory level, use lean manufacturing principles to achieve operational business targets.
  • Assist supervisor and managers with action plan to achieve company objectives.
  • Support manufacturing improvements through tooling and equipment design and equipment specification development.
  • Improve On Time Delivery and Lead Times though the implementation of continuous flow, layout optimization, pull-system and speed up flows by coaching and/or leading lean principles workshops.
  • Contribute to Factory Improvement Plan.
  • Review continuous improvement plans and cost-saving projections, challenging where necessary, and provide feedback that drives additional improvements.
  • Support continuous failure analysis in cooperation with affected areas.
  • Improve Root Cause Analysis knowledge and utilization within the organization.
  • Prepare and submit performance reports as required.
  • Support corporate initiatives as defined by the Management Team.
  • All employees are required to comply with all work instructions, policies, and posted signs or instructions regarding safety, including but not limited to proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.


What we offer you

  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting
  • Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
  • Quarterly Gym Reimbursement

About Sulzer

Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. The company was founded in 1834 and is headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland. Sulzer provides a wide range of products and services to customers in the oil and gas, power, and water industries. The company's products include pumps, mixers, and agitators, as well as separation and filtration equipment. Sulzer also provides maintenance and repair services for its products. In addition, the company offers a variety of engineering services, including process optimization and plant design. Sulzer operates in more than 40 countries and has a workforce of over 15,000 employees.
Learn more about Sulzer
Size
15,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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