New VP of Manufacturing, HM/LV production, complex, custom build, lean, durable good OEM in Jacksonville area. This is an ideal career opportunity to lead TPS/Lean conversion with high variation in the build process. All candidates must have demonstrated capability in: 1) Leading analysis & application of Lean production processes with custom build products. 2) Leading …Read More
Vice President Manufacturing, Jacksonville FL area, Complex, Custom Build, Lean OEM
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LEAN Materials & Procurement Manager, Knoxville, TN area. Lean, Durable Goods OEM
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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
April 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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
April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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
New Plant Manager, Build-to-Order, New Lean Journey, Athens, TN
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Career Kaizen is a partner in rebuilding US Manufacturing. We’re excited to announce a new Plant Manager position created to improve the business and create the TPS/Lean Playbook. Scope: Site is >$100M sales and is in growth mode. Reports to Regional VP Operations. Six direct reports. Non-union workforce. Experience: We seek a TPS/Lean savvy gemba …Read More
Vice President, GM, Aerospace Tooling, LA Metro area
March 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Job Description Job Purpose Control of the Operation of an aerospace tooling composite company. Only those with a strong, disciplined people development leadership track record will be considered. Responsibilities: Drive organization to achieve profitable growth by delivering on customer commitments, meet internal budget commitments and overcome obstacles. Where off target, prepare plans and communicate …Read More
Vice President, Operations (new lean journey), Transportation OEM, Southeast Missouri
March 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Job Description This is the top USA operation leader for a profitable transportation products business. Scope is 2-sites, $90M sales and no overnight travel. Successful candidate will transform, run and grow a business without interference and with full engagement by senior management in the lean process. This market segment is on a huge growth spurt. Reports to …Read More
