Lean Manufacturing Leader

At ARaymond, we create cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the machines and products that keep the world moving.

Founded in Grenoble in 1865, and still headquartered in the city to this day, we’re a family-run business with a proud history of innovation – including the invention of the press stud.

Human values have driven our success for over 158 years, embodied by our servant-leadership model of management that empowers employees and puts their wellbeing first.

Today we employ more than 8,500 people in 25 countries worldwide. And we’re committed to leading in sustainability for the global fastening and assembly market.

Connect the parts that keep the world moving

Working in a clean, green and high-tech production environment, you’ll help build cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the everyday innovations we all rely on.

We are looking for a Lean Manufacturing Leader is responsible for developing LEAN working methodology in the production environment, optimizing processes to achieve optimum product quality, efficiency, and standards at the lowest cost. The position will report directly to the Production Manager and will be located in our production facility in Gebze (Kocaeli).

Role and responsibilities

• Ensuring and conveying the implementation of lean manufacturing principles throughout the company,
• Analyzing and implementing projects that will reduce waste and increase quality and efficiency in production areas,
• Leading the implementation of lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, SMED, TPM, VSM, Visual Management,
• Performing process analyses and providing effective leadership in the implementation of applications such as standard work, production balancing, and cellular manufacturing,
• Working in coordination with all departments within the scope of lean transformation projects,
• Monitoring, measuring and reporting the results of improvement studies,
• Preparing training materials and providing lean manufacturing training to employees,
• Contributing to the development of a continuous improvement culture,
• Making periodic reports.

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