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Apply now: Lean Performance System Consultant , location is Onsite (Chicago, IL) . The start date is ASAP–December 8th for this permanent position.

Job Title: Lean Performance System Consultant

Location-Type: Onsite 5x a week in Chicago, IL (60626)

Start Date Is: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Compensation Range: $100-140K base salary

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

Requirements:

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
• Six Sigma certification
• Background in industrial, operations, quality, or manufacturing engineering
• Exposure to agile methodologies and operational excellence frameworks

Benefits

• 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).

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