Description:
Purpose:
Champion a facility‑wide 6S (Sort, Set‑in‑order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety) and Value Stream Mapping transformation that embeds Lean Manufacturing into every daily activity, eliminates waste, and drives maximum utilization of space, equipment, and people.
Core Responsibilities:
1. 6S Program Leadership
-Design, launch, and sustain a top‑to‑bottom 6S initiative across the entire plant.
-Conduct baseline 6S audits, set visual standards, and create daily/weekly/monthly audit cycles.
-Develop and enforce 6S policies, checklists, and signage that are easily understood at all employee levels.
-Workflow & Layout Optimization
2. Map current value streams
-Redesign work‑stations and equipment layout to support 6S‑driven flow and cellular manufacturing.
-Eliminate unnecessary motion, transportation, and inventory through compact, organized work cells.
-Waste Identification & Elimination
3. Lead Kaizen events focused on the “6S wastes” and Value Stream Mapping. (
-Quantify cost savings and productivity gains from each 6S and/or Value Stream improvement.
4. Training & Culture Building
-Coach teams to own and sustain 6S practices.
-Build real‑time dashboards to track progress and drive corrective actions.
5. Continuous Improvement Governance
-Maintain a suggestion system for frontline 6S ideas.
-Facilitate regular 6S review meetings and celebrate successes to reinforce cultural change.
Required Experience:
-Minimum 5 years experience leading 6S/5S programs in large‑scale manufacturing.
-Minimum 5 years experience Demonstrated success in redesigning plant layouts to support 6S and Lean flow.
-Minimum 5 years experience Demonstrated success in facilitating Value Stream Mapping workshops.
-Minimum 5 years experience with CCA Manufacturing
-Minimum 5 years experience with Cable & Harnessing Manufacturing
Preferred:
-Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification preferred.
Job Number:
21491
Job Location:
Ocala, FL
Rate:
62.00
Per Diem:
Split
Overtime:
Yes
Duration:
12 Months
Start Date:
ASAP
Input Date:
05/15/2026
Firm Name:
PANTHER GROUP
Attention:
John Sabbagh
Address:
5 MILL AND MAIN PL STE 430
City, State:
MAYNARD, MA 01754
Phone:
781/790-7900
800 Phone:
800/776-0562
Fax Phone:
781/672-2570
Email:jsabbagh@thepanthergroup.com Website:www.thepanthergrp.com
