Manager of Lean & Quality

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Position Summary: The Manager of Lean & Quality is responsible for driving the company’s Lean Manufacturing strategy while ensuring robust quality systems are in place to meet customer and regulatory requirements. This role is the driving force behind the continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance. In addition, this position oversees quality management practices, ensuring products consistently meet or exceed expectations. The ideal candidate will bring strong Lean expertise with proven experience in quality systems, creating a balanced approach to operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lean Manufacturing Leadership

• Champion Lean practices including (but not limited to) 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, SMED, and standard work.
• Facilitate continuous improvement projects to increase throughput, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees at all levels on Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement through hands-on leadership and employee engagement.
• Lead value stream transformations to optimize flow, reduce cycle times, and balance production lines.

Quality Leadership

• Implement, maintain, and improve the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Lead internal/external audits and Corrective/Preventive Action (CAPA) processes.
• Develop, monitor, and report on quality KPIs, including product performance and customer satisfaction.
• Drive root cause analysis and structured problem-solving for quality issues.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to integrate Lean and Quality initiatives into daily processes.
• Support new product introductions with Lean process design and quality planning.
• Standardize best practices across departments and sites.
• Lead, mentor, and develop quality/CI team members (if applicable).

Skills/Qualifications: 

• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing with demonstrated project leadership.
• Solid knowledge of quality systems and tools, including CAPA, audits, and customer standards.
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives and engage employees at all levels.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing, quality, or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Lean leadership and quality management in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (required); Black Belt or CQE certification a plus.
• Experience leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and root cause problem-solving.

Work Environment: The work environment for this role is a hybrid of an office setting and the production floor. The role involves using standard office equipment, and the production area experiences temperature variations, being warm during summer months and cool in the winter.

Definitions:                          C – Constantly (> 66% of the time)

F – Frequently (34-65% of the time)

O – Occasionally (< 33% of the time)

Essential Functions:                                                         Frequency:

Candidates must be able to perform the following duties with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Standing, walking, lifting, bending                                    F
• Performing basic mathematical calculations                  C
• Using a computer                                                                 C
• Maintaining an organized work area                                 C
• Sitting                                                                                     C

Physical Demands:  This is a full-time position; normal work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.  Must be willing to work overtime as scheduled and required.

• Lifting, pushing, or pulling 1-25 lbs.                                  F
• Lifting, pushing, or pulling 26-50 lbs.                                F
• Lifting, pushing, or pulling  50-75 lbs.                               O
• Sitting                                                                                     C

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):  Safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection are required when entering production floor.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.