LEAN MANUFACTURING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT LEAD Must live in Salt Lake area

Closet Factory Of Salt Lake City

Job Location:

Salt Lake, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us:
Closet Factory Salt Lake specializes in designing and manufacturing custom cabinetry and storage solutions. We are committed to high-quality craftsmanship and continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an Engineering Student Intern to support Lean Manufacturing initiatives within our cabinet production operations. Must have knowledge in improving efficiency reducing waste and optimizing workflows in a real-world manufacturing environment. The position is ideal for students interested in Six-Sigma Lean Manufacturing(Six Sigma is a method for disciplined quality improvement that provides the tools organizations need to improve the capability of the business processes ) industrial mechanical or manufacturing engineering with the opportunity to continue part-time during the academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

The Role (What Youll Actually Do)
You will own production flow across the shopfrom CNC cutting through assembly and install readiness.
This is not a desk job. You will spend time on the floor working with operators identifying problems and implementing solutions.
You will:
- Map and improve job flow across CNC edgebanding assembly and finishing
- Apply DMAIC in a real-world job shop environment
- Reduce bottlenecks and control work-in-progress (WIP)
- Improve on-time completion and reduce late jobs
- Implement simple visual systems for tracking production (not overcomplicated software)
- Establish standard work and hold the team accountable to it
- Work directly with ownership and operators to drive measurable results

Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data tracking or analysis preferred
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Hands-on mindset and willingness to engage on the production floor
Exposure to Six Sigma or process improvement methodologies

Preferred (but not required):

- Experience in woodworking cabinetry or similar industries
- Lean / Six Sigma certification
- Experience in custom or high-mix low-volume manufacturing
Important
If your experience is primarily corporate theoretical or presentation-based this role will not be a fit.
If youve successfully improved or are interested in improving real production environments we want to talk.
Can be Part Time during academic semesters and Full Time during Summer

What Youll Gain:

Practical experience applying lean principles in a cabinet manufacturing setting
Exposure to real production challenges and process improvement projects
Opportunity to continue part-time during the school year
Valuable experience for a career in manufacturing or engineering

About Us:Closet Factory Salt Lake specializes in designing and manufacturing custom cabinetry and storage solutions. We are committed to high-quality craftsmanship and continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes.Position Overview:We are seeking an Engineering Student Intern to support Lean...

Key Responsibilities:

The Role (What Youll Actually Do)
You will own production flow across the shopfrom CNC cutting through assembly and install readiness.
This is not a desk job. You will spend time on the floor working with operators identifying problems and implementing solutions.
You will:
- Map and improve job flow across CNC edgebanding assembly and finishing
- Apply DMAIC in a real-world job shop environment
- Reduce bottlenecks and control work-in-progress (WIP)
- Improve on-time completion and reduce late jobs
- Implement simple visual systems for tracking production (not overcomplicated software)
- Establish standard work and hold the team accountable to it
- Work directly with ownership and operators to drive measurable results

Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data tracking or analysis preferred
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Hands-on mindset and willingness to engage on the production floor
Exposure to Six Sigma or process improvement methodologies

Preferred (but not required):

- Experience in woodworking cabinetry or similar industries
- Lean / Six Sigma certification
- Experience in custom or high-mix low-volume manufacturing
Important
If your experience is primarily corporate theoretical or presentation-based this role will not be a fit.
If youve successfully improved or are interested in improving real production environments we want to talk.
Can be Part Time during academic semesters and Full Time during Summer

What Youll Gain:

Practical experience applying lean principles in a cabinet manufacturing setting
Exposure to real production challenges and process improvement projects
Opportunity to continue part-time during the school year
Valuable experience for a career in manufacturing or engineering