The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide®, Hot Shot®, Cutter®, Repel®, Black Flag®, Garden Safe®, EcoLogic® and Liquid Fence®.

The Lean Manager is responsible for all essential functions related to developing and maintaining a strong Lean Six Sigma culture, tools, and metrics. The position will focus heavily on development and implementation of new LEAN initiatives, as well as strengthening existing programs. The Lean Manager will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to lead LEAN projects from development to implementation, requiring substantial work directly on the shop floor. The Lean Manager will be the facility’s go-to person for Lean questions, issues, programs, etc.

• Provide leadership to create a data-driven culture that focuses on measurement and metrics
• Lead internal and external productivity work-out sessions. Implement Lean Six Sigma metrics that provide data for process management and indicators for future improvement opportunities
• Train, mentor and lead team members to propose, justify and execute projects to reduce product/operational cost using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Lead, drive, and facilitate implementation of Lean Six Sigma projects including, but not limited to, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events, etc.
• Lead the enhancement of 5S culture throughout the manufacturing campus
• Train and mentor key organizational stakeholders on the use and practice of Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools
• Implement and Track Lean Six Sigma metrics that provide data for process management and indicators for future improvement opportunities
• Solve new and recurring Lean Sigma issues through the use of root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Other duties as requested

• Manufacturing experience in a fast paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience leading projects, teams, and/or initiatives in a technically and operationally complex business
• 3+ years of successful leadership in executing continuous improvement/Lean Six Sigma efforts and enabling efficiency, effectiveness and tangible financial benefit

• Strong ability to communicate and relate to employees at all levels of the organization and craft communication accordingly
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail
• Solid analytical and mathematical/statistical skills

• Working conditions lean toward heavy involvement in hands on Lean activities and training, with at least 50% time on the floor expected.

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