Lean Manager - The Toro Company

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.   Who Are We?        At The Toro Company in Plymouth, WI, we pride ourselves on being a leading distributor for the enterprise. Our distribution center in Plymouth stands as a place for people to learn and thrive. We take pride in the products we package and send out to the customer. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world.      As the  Lean Manager , you will execute the implementation of consistent Lean business practices to drive increased growth, operational excellence and empowered employees. Participate in the development, execution, and maintenance of transformation plans, delivering coaching and training on Lean principles, concepts and tools, leading kaizen events, knowledge sharing, and helping to identify future Lean minded personnel.  Partner with the broader TTC Lean Enterprise Team to evolve the TTC Lean Enterprise system, share knowledge and best practices, and assist other manufacturing sites across the Company with increasing Lean competencies. What Will You Do?    In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:   ​​​​Promote, guide and lead transformation teams in the implementation of the TTC Lean Enterprise system, which includes the use of various process improvement tools including, but not limited to: Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Cell Design, Continuous Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management, Change over, TPM, Root Cause Analysis Collaborate with Operations leadership team to develop annual plans in support of continuous improvement to drive improvements in key metrics such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, cash, employee engagement, and growth, identifying indicators for future improvement opportunities Drive Lean operating principles and establish location specific principles, communication, knowledge sharing and reporting strategies to provide visibility into continuous improvement efforts Support Lean Enterprise system maturity self-assessment process and coordinate gap closure planning with corporate Lean enterprise team. Provide training, coaching and mentoring of Lean principles, concepts, behaviors and tools that enhance the existing culture to one of continuous improvement at all levels of the organization Facilitate kaizen teams/events, track progress, and follow up to ensure gains are sustained Train and coach others at the location to become Lean practitioners and team facilitators Communicate to site leadership teams on overall Lean Enterprise initiatives, continuous improvement projects, kaizen status and assessment of customer needs on a regular basis Participate as a member of the Corporate Lean Enterprise Team to evolve the Lean Enterprise system, share best practices, report progress and provide support to other Lean Managers as necessary Stay current with technologies and Lean concepts through continuing education and benchmarking Create and maintain an environment that promotes safety for people and processes Interface with location team members daily Assess efficiencies of labor, set up, processes, etc., in a continued effort to identify and communicate cost reduction opportunities Support quality improvement efforts associated with work processes and procedures Utilize SAP, QlikView, and supporting system skills for efficient operations All other special projects and tasks as assigned     What Do You Need?    To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:   Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business or similar field A minimum of 5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing and Project Management in operations Proven history of experience grounded in