Lean Manager

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Job Summary
The Lead Project Expert is responsible for managing large-scale, complex projects and providing expert guidance on project management methodologies and tools. This role ensures successful project delivery through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
This job profile is intended for recognized subject matter experts in a job area. Required to manage large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.

 

• Lean Black Belt certification is required for this role.
• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• At factory level, use lean manufacturing principles to achieve operational business targets. 

• Assist supervisor and managers with action plan to achieve company objectives. 

• Support manufacturing improvements through tooling and equipment design and equipment specification development. 

• Improve On Time Delivery and Lead Times though the implementation of continuous flow, layout optimization, pull-system and speed up flows by coaching and/or leading lean principles workshops.  

• Contribute to Factory Improvement Plan. 

• Review continuous improvement plans and cost-saving projections, challenging where necessary, and provide feedback that drives additional improvements. 

• Support continuous failure analysis in cooperation with affected areas. 

• Improve Root Cause Analysis knowledge and utilization within the organization. 

• Prepare and submit performance reports as required. 

• Support corporate initiatives as defined by the Management Team. 

• This role is 100% on-site at our Easley Factory. 

What we offer you

• Competitive Paid Time Off

• 12 Company Paid Holidays per year 

• Annual Bonus Program 

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits 

• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance 

• 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting 

• Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment 

• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance 

• Quarterly Gym Reimbursement 

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.