What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Manufacturing Manager position at Kalon Executive Search for Nutraceuticals, CPG and Wellness?
Our client, a trailblazer in the nutraceutical industry, is seeking an exceptional Lean Manufacturing Manager to spearhead the design and execution of a cutting-edge Lean Manufacturing Program at their North County San Diego facility. This is your chance to lead transformative initiatives that boost efficiency, elevate product quality, and optimize production processes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
As the Lean Manufacturing Manager, you’ll champion continuous improvement, drive operational excellence, and foster a culture of innovation. Through training, mentorship, and expert application of Lean Six Sigma principles, you’ll help redefine how this organization delivers value.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a customized Lean Manufacturing Program that aligns with the company's strategic objectives.
- Drive initiatives focused on continuous improvement to minimize waste, boost product quality, and maximize productivity.
- Perform value stream mapping to uncover and address inefficiencies in production and support processes.
- Leverage Lean Six Sigma tools, including DMAIC, Kaizen, JIT, 5S, TPM, and Kanban, to enhance operational workflows.
- Provide hands-on training and guidance to team members on Lean methodologies like A3, standardized work, and 5S, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of Lean programs and ensure ongoing progress.
- Collaborate with teams across production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to integrate Lean practices throughout the organization.
- Lead root cause analyses for production issues and develop sustainable corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (from a reputable institution—training alone won’t cut it!).
- 8 years of hands-on expertise in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement within manufacturing—experience in the supplement, food, or pharmaceutical industries is a big plus.
- Proficiency in value stream mapping, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and other Lean tools. Familiarity with advanced statistical methodologies like Pareto analysis, DOE, and multivariable regression.
- Exceptional team-building and leadership skills, coupled with the ability to drive change in a collaborative environment.
- A proven ability to juggle multiple initiatives and deliver results in a dynamic setting.
Compensation: $100,000-135,000 plus full benefits!
If this sounds like the position you have been waiting for, please apply using the online application or the link below - all inquiries are strictly confidential. Our focus is to assist you to make your best next career move, and we will not use your information for any other purpose.
Kalon Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Salary : $100,000 - $135,000