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Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Lawrenceburg, KY · On-site

General Manager SUMMARY The SLMS Engineer is a technical and plant floor focused leadership position with an emphasis on improving manufacturing operations across the plant using SLMS (Summit Lean ...

Brinks

Director, Lean Operations

Louisville, KY

BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ... Brink's is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Lean Operations to lead the enterprise-wide ...

KCO Resource Management

Plant Manager

Lexington, KY · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.Utilize data and ... Manage plant performance against established operating budgets and KPIs.Drive improvements in labor ...

KCO Resource Management

Plant Manager

Lexington, KY

Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. * Utilize data and ... Manage plant performance against established operating budgets and KPIs. * Drive improvements in ...

Bertelsmann

Continuous Improvement Manager

Louisville, KY · On-site

$86K - $116K/yr

Ensure open communication throughout the site by keeping management informed of Project status and ensuring coordination of Lean activities. * Manage the development and maintenance of methods and ...

Arvato

Continuous Improvement Manager

Louisville, KY · On-site

$90K - $122K/yr

Ensure open communication throughout the site by keeping management informed of Project status and ensuring coordination of Lean activities. * Manage the development and maintenance of methods and ...

Solenis

Operational Excellence & PMO Leader

Florence, KY

$107K - $157K/yr

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead Lean Six Sigma roadmap deployment, including VSM, Kaizen, RCA, standard work, 5S, SMED, TPM, and visual management. Serve as the site's continuous improvement strategist for ...

Solenis

Operational Excellence & PMO Leader

Florence, KY · On-site

$107K - $157K/yr

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead Lean Six Sigma roadmap deployment, including VSM, Kaizen, RCA, standard work, 5S, SMED, TPM, and visual management. • Serve as the site's continuous improvement ...

Packsize

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Louisville, KY · On-site

$105K - $131K/yr

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement About Packsize Packsize is redefining ... This role combines hands-on leadership of manufacturing engineers with ownership of lean ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for lean management in Kentucky is $88,086.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,200.00 and $99,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Lean Manufacturing Engineer

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Lawrenceburg, KY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Engineer, Manufacturing (SLMS)                               FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

REPORTS TO:  General Manager

SUMMARY

The SLMS Engineer is a technical and plant floor focused leadership position with an emphasis on improving manufacturing operations across the plant using SLMS (Summit Lean Manufacturing System – developed from Toyota Production System). 

This position requires a hands-on person who prefers the plant floor to the cubicle, and who will develop a passion for implementing SLMS into the manufacturing processes. The successful engineer will be humble, willing to learn from shop floor experiences as well as from team members on the production lines.

This position also requires strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions based on that information. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, have project management and leadership skills, as well as the initiative and ability to get things done with and through others. Problem solving, communication, mathematic, and Microsoft Excel capability are also required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Shop Floor: 

  • Lead the implementation of SLMS in all areas of the facility
  • Conduct routine SLMS Audits and lead corresponding kaizen activities derived from the audits
  • Analyze manufacturing methods for process improvement, work balance and cost reduction using kaizen mentality and standardized work development tools
  • Teaching SLMS principles and concepts in a class room and shop floor environment to all plant employees from plant floor to plant management
  • Lead and manage projects while working independently, including independent decision-making on the shop floor
  • Develop and maintain plant floor layout(s)
  • Occasional travel to other SPI plants
  • Other duties as required by General Manager

Learning: 

  • Person will understand the theory and application in all aspects of SLMS (Jidoka, JIT, stability, True North - standardized work, pull systems, problem solving, material and information flow etc)
  • Ability to identify and eliminate waste throughout the plant
  • Broad range of experiences with different processes and environments
  • Learn how to organize shop floor activities, how to coach others to “learn SLMS by doing”
  • How to combine class room and shop floor learning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Engineering or related degree or 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment. 

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices
  • Ability to effectively communicate and coach all levels from plant floor operators to plant management.
  • Microsoft office products including (excel, word
  • A minimum score of 50  on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (26 on the Cognitive section).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does require less than 5% travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.  Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

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