LEAN Materials & Procurement Manager, Knoxville, TN area. Lean, Durable Goods OEM

This is a critical position to the momentum of a new, structured lean conversion at a $120M, 500 non-union workforce site in eastern, TN    Scope:  Site level Responsibility:  Build and institutionalize world-class lean materials and procurement processes and practices at a growing custom products factory.  Capability: Currently employed in a Materials and/or Procurement management or supervisory …Read More

Director Manufacturing Tooling Systems, Southeast MI

Director Manufacturing Tooling Systems, Southeast MI Career Kaizen - Greater Detroit Area Job Description Career Kaizen is retained to identify hands on senior manufacturing leader for this company to build a new lean culture.  Must be able to: Lead change Install discipline Increase quality Develop and retain people Own the manufacturing of aerospace tools. Results on-time, high …Read More

OEM Luxury Specialty Vehicle Design & Development Leader, Ft Wayne IN area

Job Description We seek an experienced automotive body and interiors styling and design leader to develop new, high-end luxury vehicle products. Scope: Design:  concept to delivery for new vehicle body and select interior component styling, design and development. Leadership:  lead department of internal and external designers and drafters.  Act as primary liaison with sales and manufacturing teams …Read More

Lean Implementation Specialist New Lean Journey, Transportation OEM (Cape Girardeau, MO area)

Job Description Two site lean leadership opportunity with NO OVERNIGHT TRAVEL. This is a new lean conversion and cultural transformation. The senior leadership team is engaged in the lean process. We look for gemba style lean problem solvers who can implement, teach, coach and hold others accountable for sustaining results. Career runway goes far beyond …Read More

Director Manufacturing Tooling Systems, Southeast MI

Job Description Career Kaizen is retained to identify hands on senior manufacturing leader for this company to build a new lean culture.  Must be able to: Lead change Install discipline Increase quality Develop and retain people Own the manufacturing of aerospace tools. Results on-time, high quality, and on/under budget.  Where off target, prepare and implement …Read More