Business Unit Lean Manager

About Re:Build Manufacturing – New Kensington

Re:Build Manufacturing New Kensington is part of the Re:Build family of companies, located in New Kensington, PA. Capabilities in a wide variety of industries and materials allow our unique value proposition to bring exciting and advanced programs back to American Manufacturing.

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a hands-on Lean leader who is deeply passionate about continuous improvement, coaching others, and driving cultural transformation. As the Business Unit Lean Manager, you will serve as a coach, teacher, facilitator, and strategic thought partner to the Business General Manager and leadership team. This visible role reports directly to the GM with a dotted line to the Chief Lean Officer.

You will introduce Lean methods across the organization, guide value stream transformation, lead Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs) and Kaizen activities, and help cultivate a culture where every employee is empowered to improve processes every day.

This is an opportunity to be a foundational driver of our Lean journey—and directly influence how the business grows, operates, and performs.

What you get to do!

Lean Leadership & Strategy

• Own and execute the business’s Lean transformation journey, from launch to maturity.
• Partner with Enterprise Lean Transformation Coaches to drive value stream transformation.
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership on deploying and sustaining the Lean roadmap.

Coaching & Culture Building

• Train, coach, and mentor leaders, supervisors, project managers, frontline employees, and other team members.
• Foster a culture centered on daily improvement, accountability, and waste elimination.
• Challenge conventional thinking and inspire engagement across the workforce.

Continuous Improvement Execution

• Lead and facilitate RIEs, Kaizen activity, and value stream mapping activities.
• Guide A3 development and problem-solving efforts based on customer and process needs.
• Identify, prioritize, and champion improvement initiatives that drive meaningful operational performance.

Daily Management & Lean Systems

• Support and install Lean fundamentals including: Visual management, 5S + Safety, Standard work, Gemba walks, Waste identification, and A3 Thinking
• Collaborate with the Chief Lean Officer and other Lean leaders to implement the Re:Build Lean Operating System.

Cross-Site Collaboration

• Share best practices across Re:Build locations and functional teams.
• Collaborate with other Re:Build entities and functional areas on Enterprise level improvements and strategic priorities.

What you will bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, business, or similar field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience leading/coaching Lean methodologies including facilitation of kaizen events including value stream mapping.
• Certification in Lean or Six Sigma is strongly preferred.
• Experience within a core engineering environment and proven understanding of the Toyota Production System preferred.
• Six Sigma experience in data analysis, process control, Pareto, scatter diagrams, FMEA, control charts.
• Ability to read, analyze, and understand general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and employees.

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@ReBuildmanufacturing.com or you may call us at 617.909.6275.