Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, an industry leader in oil and gas manufacturing operations, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lean Manufacturing Advisor to join their team. As a Lean Manufacturing Advisor, you will be an integral part of the Operations department supporting manufacturing and plant teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical thinking, and a passion for continuous improvement, which will align successfully within the organization. Job Title: Lean Manufacturing Advisor Location: Baton Rouge, LA What's the Job? Coach plant leadership and operational teams on Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies Evaluate manufacturing processes, production workflows, and plant operations to identify opportunities for efficiency and waste reduction Facilitate Lean workshops, Kaizen events, and process improvement initiatives Conduct value stream mapping and operational process analysis to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies Support plant leaders in implementing practical and sustainable operational improvements Guide teams in understanding why previous Lean initiatives may have failed and how to implement improvements effectively Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve production reliability, throughput, and operational performance Develop and monitor operational performance metrics and improvement KPIs Mentor plant supervisors and operations leaders on continuous improvement practices What's Needed? 10+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or plant environments BS Degree Experience leading operational improvement or Lean initiatives Background in manufacturing, petrochemical, chemical, refinery, or industrial production environments Strong credibility working with experienced plant leadership teams Ability to translate Lean theory into practical operational improvements Hands‑on experience applying Lean tools such as VSM, Root Cause Analysis, and Waste elimination Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing environments and operational process optimization Familiarity with industrial systems like MES, SAP, and CMMS Proven ability to lead operational improvement initiatives and mentor teams What's in it for me? Opportunity to work on impactful operational excellence projects Collaborate with experienced plant leadership teams Enhance your skills in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement Be part of a global organization committed to operational excellence Competitive compensation aligned with your expertise Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for: Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance 401(k), Plus Match Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr