Lean Specialist - Human Resources

Are you looking for a new challenge at a company whose purpose is “To be the most trusted partner, and the world’s best manufacturer and distributor in the transportation industry”? We are on an exciting journey and looking for a Lean operations-minded Human Resources leader to join our organization.

The Role:

• Provide Human Resources team members at our manufacturing sites across the U.S. with the training and tools to become operations-minded HR Leaders
• Apply your knowledge of Lean principles to drive continuous improvement efforts to transform Human Resources across our organization
• Perform internal consulting, lead workshops, conduct Kaizen events, and lead training to reveal the benefits of lean manufacturing
• Develop standards and serve as a program manager - Lead assessments, performing plant wide systematic reviews and audits to develop standards in the workplace
• Responsible for creating job instructions in the form of standardized work, HR systems including hiring and assessment, people involvement programs, and continuous improvements programs
• Collect benchmarking information, performing analysis and make recommendations to improve the competitive position of the organization by creating lean standards.
• Develop core competencies and HR staff evaluations
• Develop systems to launch worldwide best practices to establish a global lean manufacturing curriculum for Human Resources

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience leading HR and/or site Operations in a larger manufacturing site
• Direct experience applying Lean principles to HR processes such as HR operations, employee engagement, onboarding, training, recruitment, and performance management
• Experience leading Kaizen events focused on streamlining HR processes, improving employee engagement, and enhancing overall efficiency
• Experience developing and driving Continuous Improvement efforts within a large manufacturing site
• Expertise in managing change initiatives within HR, including rolling out new HR systems, policies/procedures, and cultural shifts
• Strong knowledge of overall operations – the how and why of the operations and the financial implications when issues arise
• Demonstrated strength leading teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving corporate strategy alignment with business goals
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively collaborate with other departments, articulate HR strategies, and foster a culture of continuous improvement