Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement Specialist
Genesis Recruiting
Apply to this jobWe are looking for a highly organized, process-driven, and creative thinker to help streamline and improve cabinet manufacturing operations. This role focuses on making production leaner, smarter, and more efficient by building clear, repeatable processes on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze cabinet manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency
Implement Lean manufacturing principles within cabinet production (cutting, assembly, finishing, and installation prep)
Create, document, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Improve organization of materials, tooling, and production flow
Manage and support production staff, ensuring accountability, productivity, and quality standards
Lead, train, and motivate teams to follow improved processes
Work hands-on with production teams to implement and sustain improvements
Qualifications
Experience with Lean manufacturing in a production environment
Previous experience managing people in a manufacturing or shop-floor setting
Background in cabinet manufacturing, millwork, woodworking, or similar trades preferred
Extremely organized with strong attention to detail
Creative problem solver capable of designing processes from scratch
Willingness to learn and continuously improve systems
Spanish-speaking is a strong plus
Summary
Optimize cabinet manufacturing processes, lead teams, implement lean principles, and improve efficiency.
Job title
Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement Specialist
Experience level
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Industry
manufacturing
Location requirements
Clifton, NJ; remote work not specified
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Clifton, NJ, USA