A senior individual-contributor Operational Excellence / Lean Six Sigma Black Belt role focused on leading complex manufacturing improvement work with significant autonomy and cross-functional influence.
Compensation
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$109,000.00 - $185,000.00. For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $121,000 - $205,000.
Responsibilities
Develops, implements and sustains process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma and other Operational Excellence methodologies.
Leads large, complex improvement projects that deliver measurable financial and operational results, including Labor, Scrap/MUV and Burden savings.
Plans and facilitates Kaizen events and rapid-improvement activities from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment.
Applies Lean methods including Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Leader Standard Work, Gemba, visual management, line balancing, flow, pull systems, production leveling, takt-time analysis and waste elimination.
Leads current-state and future-state analysis of manufacturing processes, material flow and information flow and translates findings into executable improvement plans.
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure stable, efficient, and cost-effective production operations.
Responsibilities
Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, labor utilization assessments, and equipment performance evaluations.
Perform process balancing, productivity analysis, and bottleneck identification to improve throughput and operational efficiency.
Lead and/or participate in Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, quality enhancement, and cost optimization.
Analyze production processes and implement corrective actions to improve quality, reduce scrap, and eliminate recurring process issues.
Develop, maintain, and standardize work instructions, process documentation, SOPs, and manufacturing standards.
The Manufacturing Engineer II has seasoned understanding and knowledge of engineering concepts, practices and procedures and can apply them accordingly. This role requires the ability to independently investigate, recommend, and, with oversight, deploy new and/or improved technologies to improve product quality and/or reduce manufacturing costs.
Locations (2)
North Venice, Florida, United States
Nokomis, Florida, United States
Compensation
Compensation Range: $80,000 - $100,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications
Responsibilities
Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; consulting with equipment vendors and observations from operators.
Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
Lead Lean transformation and continuous improvement initiatives at a manufacturing site.
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this position is $120K – $150K base plus bonus.
Responsibilities
Drive Lean Transformation
Lead the deployment, sustainment, and continuous improvement of the Xylem Production System (XPS).
Facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities to identify waste and improve end-to-end process flow.
Implement Lean methodologies, including Continuous Flow Manufacturing, Pull Systems, Kanban, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI).
Partner with site leadership to assess operational maturity and develop improvement roadmaps.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
Nice to have: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Nice to have: Advanced degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field
Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across EMEA manufacturing sites, deploying Lean strategies and building operational excellence capabilities.
Responsibilities
Lead the deployment of global Operational Excellence and Lean strategies across EMEA manufacturing sites
Develop and strengthen Lean capabilities within local teams
Coach and support Plant Managers, Production Managers and local OpEx teams in implementing Lean methodologies
Lead and facilitate Kaizen workshops, Gemba activities and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor operational performance across the region, identify improvement opportunities and drive action plans
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (including Industrial Engineering), Manufacturing, or related discipline
Nice to have: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Provide supervisory support to material handlers and receiving department, manage inventory accuracy, cycle counts, vendor consigned inventory, and overall warehouse housekeeping.
Compensation
The expected Base Salary Range: $74,900.00-$100,000.00.
Responsibilities
Provide supervisory support to material handlers responsible for putting away stock and feeding the production lines.
Provide supervisory support to receiving department to ensure materials are accurately received and stored away in a timely manner.
Perform timely and accurate material movement transactions in D365 to ensure inventory accuracy.
Manage the plant cycle count program and report cycle count statistics on a regular basis.
Ensure accuracy of vendor consigned inventory.
Requirements
BS/BA degree in business or related field preferred
HS Diploma required
Nice to have: union supervisory experience
Nice to have: Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other equivalent ERP software
A senior individual contributor role responsible for the deployment, standardization, and sustained adoption of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies across 10 EMEA manufacturing plants, focusing on building culture, coaching, and capability development.
Responsibilities
Deploy a standardized Lean Management System (LMS) across all 10 EMEA sites.
Implement and sustain core Lean tools including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S/6S, SMED, TPM, pull/kanban systems, and visual management.
Develop and maintain a site-by-site Lean deployment roadmap aligned to each plant’s operational priorities.
Create and maintain standardized Lean playbooks, toolkits, and reference materials.
Lead full-scope VSM workshops to identify waste, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a closely related technical discipline
Nice to have: Six Sigma Black Belt
Nice to have: TPM Facilitator certification
Nice to have: Master’s degree (MSc, MBA, or MEng) in Engineering, Business Administration, or Operations Management
Senior Manager responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives across European sites, driving Lean Manufacturing practices, and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Drive the Visual Daily Management System
Design, implement, and sustain robust Visual Daily Management Systems across European sites
Ensure tiered accountability meetings and visual management processes from production floor through plant leadership
Support teams to develop meaningful KPIs focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, Productivity, and People
Drive Leader Standard Work and accountability routines
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field
Internship placement year for a production engineer role at Worcester Bosch, focusing on digitalisation, I4.0 projects, continuous improvement, and product launch support at the Clay Cross Manufacturing plant.
Responsibilities
Improving the digitalisation of the Clay Cross Manufacturing plant
Assist in I4.0 projects in different processes around the manufacturing site
Participating in and leading Continuous Improvement Projects
Supporting the launch of new products into the plant and changes to existing products
Ensuring that we meet internal and external legislation for the manufacturing process
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's in a STEM field
Nice to have: Team working experience
Nice to have: Willingness to drive projects by themselves
Lead the site's continuous improvement strategy, champion Lean and Six Sigma practices, and drive measurable improvements across manufacturing operations.
Compensation
Compensation: $130,000–$190,000 annual base salary, depending on experience and qualifications. Eligible for a variable incentive program.
Responsibilities
Champion the company's Continuous Improvement System (ECIS), Business System (EBS), Lean, and Six Sigma across the manufacturing facility.
Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute the site's continuous improvement roadmap, governance process, and annual improvement priorities.
Establish and strengthen daily management practices, including leader standard work, visual management, Gemba walks, and accountability routines.
Lead Operational Assessments, identify performance gaps, develop action plans, and ensure sustainable improvements.
Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, improve workflow, reduce process variation, and enhance operational performance.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Master's degree from an accredited institution
Nice to have: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Nice to have: Project management experience or PMP certification
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