Lean Manufacturing Expert

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device safety and efficacy guidelines. With offices in Caguas, PR, Boston, MA & San Francisco, CA and we serve life sciences clients in six global markets: United States, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and South America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects across NG manufacturing and packaging lines.
• Analyze current processes and identify opportunities for waste reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis workshops.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and standard work procedures.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and impact.
• Train and mentor staff on Lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Ensure alignment with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement roles.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools (5S, SMED, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the packaging industry or high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools and Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Mentor Technical Group es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, información genética, origen nacional, estado de veterano protegido, estado de discapacidad o cualquier otro grupo protegido por ley.

Mentor Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.