Lean Manufacturing Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen Consultant to lead an operational assessment at a manufacturing site in Racine County, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position will focus on evaluating workflows, space utilization, and process performance within dry blending operations to identify practical opportunities for greater efficiency. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies and can translate observations and data into clear, actionable improvements for production teams.Responsibilities:• Conduct a detailed time study of dry blending activities to uncover bottlenecks, delays, and non-value-added work across the production flow.• Map the movement of materials and work-in-process from freeze drying through milling, blending, and bulk powder packaging to improve operational throughput.• Assess current floor layout and room usage to recommend more effective ways to manage constrained manufacturing space and shared production areas.• Partner with plant leadership, supervisors, and operators to observe existing practices and develop realistic process improvement opportunities.• Identify methods to reduce downtime associated with cleaning, sanitizing, and room changeovers while maintaining operational standards.• Analyze how labor, equipment, and workflow are coordinated across first-shift operations running seven days per week and propose productivity enhancements.• Develop prioritized recommendations for improving efficiency, room-to-room movement, and overall dry blending performance.• Use operational data and on-site observations to support decision-making and present findings, risks, and improvement plans to stakeholders.