PlayPower, Inc. · 1 day ago
Continuous Improvement Lean Engineer
Monett, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPlayPower is a global leader in crafting premier recreational equipment, dedicated to creating moments of joy through play. The Continuous Improvement Lean Engineer will lead efforts to improve operational efficiencies and financial performance by implementing Lean methodologies in manufacturing processes, while also training staff and developing strategic plans for continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
The Lean Engineer will inspire management thinking by challenging current practices and methods through the deployment of Lean methodology at all levels of the site operations
This will be accomplished by establishing internal business partnerships to effectively execute strategic planning, value stream mapping, creating gaps analyses, identifying/prioritizing kaizen events, implementing tracking methods to measure results, and leading root cause/countermeasure analysis for misses
An evaluation of the business through 'current state' mapping and the development of a Monett Action Plan
Implementation of Lean System principles across the sites, focusing on the basics of takt, flow, pull and level production
Teaching Lean Concepts and tools including: Daily Management, disciplined problem-solving, standardized work, job instruction, material pull systems, value stream mapping, lean scheduling methods, Kaizen activities, variation reduction, 5S, and Six Sigma related initiatives
Administer training materials to facilitate the understanding of Lean Manufacturing improvement concepts and techniques to all levels of associates
Train and develop Kaizen leaders across the business
Developing the daily management plan and Gemba, through dialogue and communication with peers, to establish protocols and cadences for next-level efficiency practices; highlighted and evidenced through standard operating reviews
Promote and facilitate diagnosis of workflow impediments and other wastes throughout the business and provide expert counsel on appropriate tools to eliminate them
Promote and facilitate associate development in various tools, lean production, and Kaizen leadership. Facilitate networking and best practice sharing
Develop, track and report on all metrics quarterly associated with Lean and Continuous Improvement activities, including financial impact to executive leadership; this is a 'high visibility' role
Qualification
Required
Three or more years of experience utilizing Lean improvement concepts in a manufacturing or production environment required
Experience creating Lean practices that empower employees, accelerate change, and enable personal and team development
Possesses a high sense of urgency
Driven by very high expectations and delivers results, not 'activity'
Low-Ego / High-Confidence/Humility
Is highly autonomous and self-directed
Loyal and honest; integrity will be the essential characteristic of the successful finalist candidate
A team player who is comfortable with consensus building in a mid-sized company environment
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred
SME/AME Lean Certification is a plus
Experience with a variety of Lean tools including but not limited to: Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Pull Systems & Kanban, Daily Management, 5S/Visual Management, SMED, TPM, Kaizen is a plus
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Company
PlayPower, Inc.
Families that play together stay together.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
Prospect Capital Corporation
2025-09-15Acquired
2015-06-23Debt Financing· $10M
Leadership Team
Bryan Yeazel
CEO and Board Member
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