Continuous Improvement Lead 1st Shift

Continuous Improvement Lead - 1st ShiftThe Lean leader driving operational excellence across Morgan Truck Body!Location: Riverside CATravel: Approximately 25% travel to Morgan Truck Body manufacturing locations to support Continuous Improvement initiatives share best practices coach local teams and lead enterprise-wide Lean Progression: This position builds upon all responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Technician Levels 1-3. The Continuous Improvement Lead is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all CI Technician competencies while leading larger cross-functional improvement projects mentoring technicians facilitating Kaizen events and supporting Lean deployment across multiple Morgan Truck Body Impact - Big and Bold!As a Continuous Improvement Lead youll be a catalyst for operational excellence partnering with leaders across the organization to identify opportunities eliminate waste improve safety increase productivity and reduce costs. Youll lead Lean initiatives coach team members facilitate Kaizen events and help build a culture of continuous improvement throughout Morgan Truck this leadership role youll influence change across multiple facilities mentor Continuous Improvement teams and ensure Lean principles become part of the way we work every a Day in Your Life Looks Like:Continuous Improvement Leadership: Lead and drive Lean initiatives that improve safety quality delivery cost inventory and team engagement across the -Site Support: Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time to Morgan Truck Body locations to support improvement projects conduct assessments facilitate training and share best proficiency in 5S Kaizen facilitation SQDCIT Lean training time studies project sustainment and mentoring team Leadership: Serve as the sites Lean champion by coaching team members in Lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving Leadership: Lead cross-functional improvement projects from concept through implementation while ensuring measurable and sustainable & Coaching: Mentor others in Continues improvement applications while developing future Lean Facilitation: Plan organize and facilitate Kaizen events that drive measurable improvements in safety quality productivity and cost.5S Leadership: Lead facility-wide 5S implementation audits sustainment and continuous Stream Mapping: Facilitate current and future state value stream mapping to identify opportunities and eliminate non-value-added Leadership: Coach and support SQDCIT teams to improve operational performance and Cause Problem Solving: Lead structured problem-solving activities utilizing A3 Thinking PDCA Fishbone 5 Why and other Lean Work Development: Develop implement and sustain standardized work practices that improve consistency and Metrics: Monitor KPIs analyze trends identify opportunities and communicate improvement results to Impact Analysis: Evaluate project savings return on investment and operational improvements resulting from Lean Management: Maintain project documentation improvement roadmaps standard work and implementation -On Leadership: Support fabrication of fixtures workstations tooling and process improvements as Coordination: Coordinate materials equipment and supplies required to support Continuous Improvement : Partner closely with Operations Engineering Quality Maintenance Safety Human Resources and Supply Chain to achieve strategic Development: Foster a culture of accountability engagement teamwork innovation and continuous improvement throughout the Presence: Lead by example while promoting Morgans values and driving positive organizational other duties as You Bring to the Table:Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated success leading Continuous Improvement experience leading Lean Manufacturing Kaizen or Operational Excellence knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles including:5SStandard WorkValue Stream MappingVisual ManagementWaste EliminationKanbanSMEDRoot Cause AnalysisPDCAProven leadership experience influencing teams without direct coaching mentoring and facilitation presentation and communication skills with all organizational to lead change while building trust and analytical and problem-solving collecting analyzing and presenting operational performance Office proficiency including Excel Word PowerPoint and to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting -motivated with the ability to work independently and lead cross-functional fabrication fixture construction or manufacturing process experience is to travel approximately 25% to support Morgan Truck Body Requirements:This position works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where communication collaboration and visibility on the production floor are essential. Frequent standing walking bending reaching and use of hands are required throughout the workday. The role occasionally requires lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 30 pounds while supporting improvement activities training and project Morgan Because You Deserve the Best:With over 70 years leading the truck body industry Morgan Truck Body is where innovation meets tradition. From electric vehicles to custom refrigerated units we build it all - and we do it with passion and offer:Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical dental vision life)401(k) with company matchTuition reimbursement and leadership developmentPaid holidays and vacationOn-demand payEmployee discounts on footwear eyewear and safety equipmentOpportunities to lead enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement initiatives and grow your careerJoin a team where your leadership creates lasting impact your ideas drive change and your career continues to Drives Us at MorganAt Morgan Truck Body our values arent just words - they guide every decision we Celebrate PeopleWe recognize the individuals whose ideas and dedication fuel our Lead with IntegrityWe act honestly respectfully and responsibly in everything we Deliver ResultsWe continuously improve solve problems and exceed Work with PassionWe bring energy innovation and pride to every truck body we to lead the future of manufacturing Join Morgan Truck Body and help shape operational excellence across our organization.#LI-AM1