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Job description
Job Title: Lean Performance System Consultant
Location: Onsite 5x a week in Chicago, IL (60626)
Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Start date: ASAP
Employment type: Permanent
Job Description: Lead Lean Performance System initiatives that reduce waste, optimize operations, and guide cross-functional teams through lean transformation.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities:
Lead Lean/LPS improvement projects from scoping through execution
Drive change management activities and influence cross‑functional adoption
Optimize material flow, plant layout, and production processes
Coach and train supervisors, team leads, and internal stakeholders on Lean principles
Facilitate workshops, learning sessions, and continuous improvement events
Support KPI development, reporting, and metric‑based decision‑making
Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and quality teams
Contribute to the development and rollout of LPS standards and training materials
Mentor junior members of the LPS team
Stay current on lean trends and improvement methodologies
Must‑Haves:
6–10 years total experience in operations, manufacturing engineering, or assembly environments
3–5 years supervisory, coaching, or team‑lead experience
Strong project and change management background
Hands‑on experience with material flow optimization and layout improvements
Proven ability to lead Lean/CI projects end‑to‑end
Familiarity with automotive or Toyota Production System (TPS) environments
Knowledge of quality standards and operations best practices
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder‑influence skills
Ability to work in manufacturing/assembly environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Nice‑to‑Haves:
Experience from TSSC showcase companies
Background in industrial, operations, quality, or manufacturing engineering
Exposure to agile methodologies and operational excellence frameworks
Health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with employee stock ownership (ESOP) matching, a generous paid holiday shutdown, vacation days, sick days, life and disability insurance, and a wellness program with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Project Management
Industries
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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