Lean Management Specialist - Cypress, CA

Raymond West is looking for a proactive Lean Management Specialist to join our team! The Lean Management Specialist plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate waste, optimize processes, and improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary duties and responsibilities will vary with the specific position. Typical responsibilities are listed below. This list is not inclusive.

• Lead and Facilitate Lean Projects.
  • Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities within key business processes.
  • Lead and facilitate Lean projects including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen/Jishuken events.
  • Coach and Mentor teams on Lean principles and tools.
  • Develop and implement action plans to address identified issues.
  • Champions safety as an integral part of everyone's job and hold self and employees accountable to the highest standards of safe conduct.
• Data Analysis and Reporting.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and root causes of problems
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure the impact of Lean initiatives.
  • Prepare reports and presentations to communicate project findings to stakeholders.
• Process Improvement.
  • Document and standardize best practices
  • Implement and maintain process controls to ensure consistency and prevent defects.
  • Develop and implement mistake proofing (poke-yoke) devices to eliminate defects.
• Training and Development.
  • Conduct training sessions on Lean principles and tools for employees at all levels.
  • Aid in the development and training materials. Maintain training materials and resources.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization.
• Change Management.
  • Effectively communicate and manage change associated with Lean initiatives.
  • Address employee concerns and resistance to change.
  • Build consensus and support for Lean initiatives across the organization.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Organizational Time Management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office Suite and similar software
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with employees, Co-workers, and Managers in other departments
• Must be willing to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and willing to assume more responsibility as required
• Proven experience in leading and facilitating improvement projects.
• Strong analytical skills.

Education/Experience:

Minimum Education and Experience: Determined by position

• Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred
• 5 years of experience in Lean manufacturing or process improvement.

Travel Requirement:

• 25% Travel Annually
• Must be able to be insured by Raymond West.

Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is non-sedentary.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Position will be required to go onto job sites to perform duties where construction is underway.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The position will require employees to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to smell.
• Position requires the employee to climb/balance/stoop/kneel/crouch and crawl
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and the risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

Pay Range:

• The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Raymond West provides medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday pay and a great team to work with!

Check us out at www.raymondwest.com. Raymond West has a great group of loyal and hardworking employees who help us maintain our exemplary level of sales and service.

Apply on-line via the submit resume button provided. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified persons to apply. We encourage qualified military veterans and persons with disabilities to submit their resume online. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the FCO. We are a drug free company.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.