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Lean Practitioner 2

Lexington, Massachusetts Permanent USD90,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Lean Practitioner II to drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping activities, and Lean transformation efforts. This role will partner with leadership and frontline teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost performance, and overall operational excellence.
  • Hybrid Flexibility
  • Strong retirement match, tuition support, and growth opportunities.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized engineering and manufacturing organization focused on developing advanced technologies that support innovation, sustainability, and high-performance solutions. With a strong commitment to employee development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, they offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Job Description

  • Champion and lead Lean transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations utilizing a structured continuous improvement framework.
  • Facilitate value stream mapping activities to identify waste and optimize operational processes.
  • Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects involving leadership, supervisors, and production teams.
  • Drive employee engagement through high-performance team initiatives, Gemba walks, and structured problem-solving activities.
  • Develop and implement process improvements related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
  • Analyze manufacturing workflows, facility layouts, constraints, and production processes to improve efficiency and throughput.
  • Track Lean performance metrics and ensure accurate reporting of continuous improvement activities and project results.
  • Educate and coach employees on Lean methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.
  • Support multiple manufacturing locations and collaborate closely with plant and divisional leadership teams.
  • Travel up to 25% as needed to support training, implementation, and operational improvement initiatives.



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.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical discipline.
  • 2-4+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or related environments.
  • Strong understanding of Lean methodologies including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, TPM, Continuous Improvement, and SPC.
  • Experience influencing cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Visio and CAD software is advantageous.
  • Six Sigma Belt certification highly preferred.
  • Strong presentation, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
  • U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency required.

What's on Offer

  • Join a global industry leader with a long-standing reputation for engineering innovation and operational excellence.
  • Take ownership of high-visibility Lean initiatives and directly influence plant performance.
  • Access career advancement opportunities through ongoing education, training, and internal mobility programs.
  • Benefit from an exceptional retirement package, including a 100% company match on the first 5% of pay and an additional company-funded retirement contribution.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, and wellness-focused programs.
Contact
Sawyer Koster
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7144949

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Lexington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sawyer Koster
Job Reference
JN-112026-7144949
 

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