Lean Manufacturing Manager Job at Hunter Shore Group in Pittsburgh

A leading company in the food and active nutrition industry is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Manager to drive continuous improvement in its manufacturing facilities. This is a high-impact role where you’ll champion efficiency, reduce waste, and foster a culture of operational excellence, safety, and quality. This position can be on-site in either Indiana or PA, or remote with travel.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and execute Lean Manufacturing strategies across production, packaging, sanitation, maintenance, and warehousing.
• Apply tools like Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and Standard Work to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Partner with leadership and frontline teams to implement sustainable solutions.
• Develop and deliver Lean training to build capability at all levels. Build roadmap.
• Monitor KPIs to track improvements in cost, productivity, OEE, and reliability.

What we’re looking for:

• 5–7 years of manufacturing experience, ideally in the food or beverage sector.
• Proven success driving Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, or related field.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing industry and make a measurable impact on operational performance!