Lean & Continuous Improvement Intern Job at Nemera (Buffalo Grove)

Senior Director of Continuous Improvement

The Senior Director of Continuous Improvement is responsible for developing and ...

Location

United States , Ontario, California

Salary:

225000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Food Science, or related field
10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, ideally in frozen food, packaged food, or high-volume consumer goods
5+ years of leadership experience in Continuous Improvement, Operations Excellence, or similar roles
Demonstrated expertise in TPM implementation, including leading multiple TPM pillars and deploying TPM at the site or multi-site level
Strong Lean and Six Sigma knowledge
Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred
Proven track record of improving throughput, reducing waste, and elevating equipment reliability in complex manufacturing environments
Expertise in change management and capability building across diverse teams
Proficiency with CI performance metrics, OEE, reliability systems, and digital manufacturing tools

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute a multi-year continuous improvement roadmap anchored in TPM pillars, Lean principles, and waste-reduction methodologies
Serve as the subject matter expert for TPM deployment across all manufacturing sites, ensuring standardized processes, capability building, and governance
Champion a culture of operational excellence, employee engagement, and proactive problem-solving
Influence executive leadership using data-driven recommendations to optimize plant performance and long-term capital planning
Lead the rollout of TPM pillars (Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Early Equipment Management, Training & Development, Safety & Environment, Quality Maintenance)
Drive kaizen events, value stream mapping, SMED, 5S, and root-cause analysis (RCA) activities
Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, maximize OEE, and reduce downtime in high-speed, cold-environment production lines
Improve process standardization, changeover optimization, and end-to-end process flow for frozen food production, packaging, and cold-chain operations
Develop and lead training programs for TPM, Lean, and problem-solving methodologies across all levels of the organization
Mentor corporate CI teams, factory CI leaders, and plant leadership, strengthening internal capabilities and succession pipelines

Fulltime

Continuous Improvement Manager

We’re seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive operational excellence a...

Location

United States , Columbus, OH

Salary:

120350.00 - 144420.00 USD / Year

Babylist

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in warehouse operations, transportation, or supply chain process improvement, ideally in high-volume e-commerce or 3PL environments
Proven track record implementing or leading Lean, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred), or similar continuous improvement frameworks
Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Sigma)
experience with SQL a plus
Experience leveraging AI-enabled analytics and productivity tools
Experience with WMS (preferrable HighJump), TMS, OMS, and parcel shipping systems
Involvement in automation or system implementation preferred
Skilled at managing complex projects through RACI or DMAIC frameworks
Able to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization

Job Responsibility

Lead Network Wide CI initiatives across inbound freight, fulfillment operations, and outbound parcel shipping
Redesign vendor-to-dock processes to reduce lead time, improve visibility, and optimize transportation spend
Partner with internal teams and parcel carriers to improve cost per shipment, delivery performance, and network efficiency
Train and empower operations teams on continuous improvement tools and best practices
Define, track, and analyze KPIs (e.g., receiving productivity, dwell times, parcel cost per order, delivery speed, cycle times)
Partner with leadership and frontline teams to implement new processes and technologies
Work closely with Supply Chain, Transportation, Engineering, IT, and Product teams
Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate or deploy enhancements to WMS, TMS, and shipping platforms
Plan, execute, and oversee improvement projects, ensuring their timely delivery within budget

What we offer

Competitive salary with equity and bonus opportunities
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with company matching and flexible spending accounts
Generous paid parental leave and PTO
Remote work stipend to set up your office
Perks for physical, mental, and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning

Fulltime

Quality and Lean Specialist

We are on the lookout for a QA & Lean Specialist for our Rydalmare site. In this...

Location

Australia , Rydalmere

Salary:

Not provided

Hunter Douglas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Hands-on, technically minded professional with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement
Experience in quality and Lean practices in a production or warehouse environment
Ability to communicate clearly, lead by example, and influence at all levels
Thrive on driving efficiency, coaching teams, and delivering high standards every day

Job Responsibility

Lead and maintain quality control programs across fabrication and warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to internal standards and customer expectations
Analyse quality data, customer feedback, and production reports to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
Implement and champion Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques to streamline processes, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement
Coach and upskill teams in problem solving, visual management, root cause analysis, and performance gap resolution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier quality issues and ensure accurate procurement specifications
Oversee the non-conformance and dispensation processes, including documentation, investigation, and corrective actions
Coordinate calibration schedules for equipment and maintain quality assurance records and compliance documentation
Monitor delivery performance metrics and lead initiatives to improve order fulfilment accuracy and timeliness

What we offer

Access to Club Social – exclusive benefits and events
On-site parking for convenience and ease
Signature career development opportunities to help you grow professionally
Generous employee discount on our products
Be part of an amazing culture with strong collaboration across teams

Operational Excellence Manager

The Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for leading and implementing c...

Location

United States , Rogers

Salary:

Not provided

Kennametal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required
3-5 years demonstrated success in manufacturing and/or supply chain experience plus lean training
equivalent experience in Lean Manufacturing role may be considered in lieu of degree
Knowledge and practice experience of the following tools: Strong leadership skills including communication, teaching and coaching skills
Financial Acumen
Data analyzation, platforms, data modeling and visualization
Advanced in Excel, PowerBI, Project Management tools
5S & Zoning, visual management
Standard work and cycle time measurement
Muda Hunting

Job Responsibility

Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Analyze existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and lead kaizen activities to optimize operations and increase efficiency
Develop competencies of all appropriate people of the Site / Plant about : 5S & Product respect, Reduction of equipment losses, Direct Labor efficiency, Scrap reduction, WIP reduction, Lean industrialization, VSM, To become autonomous in continuous improvement management
Manage site OpEx engineer if needed
Propose to the Site / Plant Manager the internal lean strategy of the Site / Plant
Ensure that the lean rules are taken into account in new projects during validation of each phase
Help Site / Plant Manager to manage continuous improvement
Monitor the whole lean initiative deployment
Manage the production productivity improvement roadmaps
Deploy lean standards & best practices within the Site / Plant

Fulltime

Engineer I, CPI

The role is to develop and implement a unified approach to the process of contin...

Location

India , Verna, Goa

Salary:

Not provided

CommScope

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor curriculum as Engineering with 5-8 years of related experience
Working knowledge of basic and advanced tools such as Continuous Improvement, lean manufacturing, lean tools like Poke Yoke, SMED, Standard Work, Kanban / Pull Systems, TPM, Kaizen, Problem Solving ,5S, Visual Management, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Flow / Cell Design, Hoshin Kanri, Jidoka, 3P
Green belt or above certification
Ability to train and educate all levels of the organization
Excellent decision-making skills and interpersonal skills are essential
Lead project teams across departments
Ability to handle multiple priorities and maintain the proper balance between meeting business requirements
Knowledge of concepts of quality system and environmental corporate Specific Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Minitab Required Lean Knowledge
Must demonstrate leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate others
Have the ability to effectively present technical information to groups verbally and through written reports

Job Responsibility

Develops and maintains lean transformation plan for the department including value stream maps to identify key opportunities to eliminate waste and improve performance based on strategy deployment and business results
Collaborates with leaders to put into action Gemba walk process (Running for Daily Improvement), using and constantly improving the visual management on the shop floor and in the office areas
Coaches and mentors’ teams toward a continuous improvement culture that fosters daily improvement involving all team members
Coordinates Lean Manufacturing Activities within the location/Department including kaizen events, projects and any other activity to improve and further lean efforts and ensure execution of transformation plan
Supports operations and office group to establish and maintain standard work and continuous flow in all areas, including 5S and visual management
Drives flow, pull and material management through operations including supermarket cell design with product, material and information flow considerations in all applicable areas based on appropriate takt time
Drives lean thinking into the office to create enterprise level value stream management including customer interfacing and new product development areas
Assures open communications and involvement of employees who work in the Lean process
Assists Lean Assessment preparation and helps to develop improvement plan based on assessment results
Uses Lean techniques to perform process reviews and aid in establishing standardized work procedures

Manufacturing Supervisor

As Axon’s Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be accountable for directing the ac...

Location

United States , Phoenix

Salary:

Not provided

Axon

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing/production environment with a Proven track record of continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence
Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and communicate with senior leadership
Must possess ability to work and cope well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Upon hire completion of the Axon ATF training
Must be available to work overtime and/or weekends based on business needs
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic 365

Job Responsibility

Ensure that products are manufactured to meet internal goals while meeting the quality and delivery expectations of our customers whether internal or external
Promote a safe work environment and assure employees follow all safety policies
Anticipate and react to production problems, delays, material shortages and equipment malfunctions
Participate in Kaizen activities and drive employee engagement
Work with engineering to effect improvements in cost, quality, work simplification and ongoing continuous improvement activities
Assist with RCAs and corrective actions
Clearly communicate goal expectations, status, gaps and countermeasures through visual management and Tier Meetings
Ensure production employees are accurately trained and work instructions are followed
Facilitate interdepartmental cooperation and understanding
provide team mentorship and supervision to ensure a positive work environment and employee engagement that supports Axon core values

What we offer

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs

Fulltime