Highlights
This role partners with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, eliminate waste, and support a culture of operational excellence using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Toyota Production System (TPS) principles. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and passionate about driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Monroe, OH |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Website | http://www.trakcincy.com/ |
Description
LEAN Engineer
Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | Mon-Fri 7/8a-4/5p
Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Monroe, Ohio thats expanding its Manufacturing team.
Position Summary
We are seeking a LEAN Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance operational efficiency across manufacturing operations. This role partners with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, eliminate waste, and support a culture of operational excellence using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Toyota Production System (TPS) principles. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and passionate about driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
Identify process inefficiencies and implement practical solutions to improve productivity, quality, and operational performance.
Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data, including cycle time, takt time, throughput, and other key performance metrics.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to improve processes and eliminate waste.
Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, visual management tools, and 5S workplace organization standards.
Train, coach, and mentor employees on Lean principles, continuous improvement tools, and best practices.
Support the implementation and sustainability of process improvements to ensure long-term operational success.
Participate in value stream mapping, time studies, and other process improvement activities to optimize manufacturing performance.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering field, or equivalent experience.
Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or another process improvement methodology preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Previous manufacturing or process improvement experience, including internships, preferred.
Familiarity with Toyota Production System (TPS) principles preferred.
Experience with continuous improvement tools such as value stream mapping, time studies, and 5S preferred.
Continuous improvement professional with a passion for optimizing manufacturing processes.
Analytical thinker who enjoys using data to solve operational challenges.
Collaborative team player capable of influencing change across multiple departments.
Self-motivated individual who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Strong communicator committed to fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Eager learner who embraces Lean principles and strives to deliver measurable operational results.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.
About Company
trak group, established in 1972, is proud of its impeccable reputation as a professional recruiting and staffing firm. trak has demonstrated an unmatched level of expertise and success in the industry, and takes great pride in its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
trak has been awarded “Best Places to Work” by the Business Courier three consecutive years; following the third and final nomination, trak was respectfully awarded with “The Best of the Best”. We continue to hold the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence and the “SPECTRUM Award” for Service Excellence from City Beat News indicating a 5-star customer service rating. Six of our employees have been inducted into the prestigious “International Hall of Fame” and four carry national certifications lending to their dedication and passion for our industry.
Specializing in direct hire, alternative hire and contract opportunities, trak is currently partnering with over 300 client companies in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area. Because we are proud of our process, we take time to source, screen and evaluate each candidate. Our placement fields include office support, customer service, accounting and finance, operations, management, human resources, sales and marketing, engineering and supply chain management.