Lean Manufacturing Manager Job at Grip-Tite Manufacturing, Des Moines, IA

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  • Grip-Tite Manufacturing
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Are you a Lean expert passionate about transforming an entire organization? Grip-Tite Manufacturing, a leader in foundation repair products and guy wire anchors, is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Manager to lead an enterprise-wide journey toward operational excellence.

Based in Winterset, Iowa, and reporting to CEO Steve Lage, you’ll embed Toyota Production System (TPS) principles into the "Grip-Tite Way," driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and business processes like A/P, A/R, purchasing, and scheduling.

What You’ll Do:

  • Implement TPS tools (5S, Kanban, Jidoka, TPM, SMED) to optimize factory floor and business operations.
  • Lead Kaizen events and foster a continuous improvement culture across all departments.
  • Build and coach cross-functional teams to embed Lean principles into the "Grip-Tite Way."
  • Deliver Lean training to create a self-sustaining culture of excellence.

What You Bring:

  • 5+ years of TPS experience in manufacturing (steel fabrication/welding preferred) and business process improvement (A/P, A/R, purchasing, scheduling).
  • Expertise in Lean tools (5S, cellular manufacturing, Kanban, SMED, etc.).
  • Proven leadership in Kaizen events and building collaborative, Lean-focused teams.
  • Passion for enterprise-wide cultural transformation.

Why Grip-Tite?

  • Competitive salary: $150,000 + bonus potential.
  • Generous benefits: PTO, 401(k), health, dental, vision insurance, and more.
  • Opportunity to shape an enterprise-wide Lean journey under direct CEO mentorship in Winterset, IA.

Ready to transform Grip-Tite’s future? Apply via our website at:

Lean Manufacturing Manager @ GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING CO,LLC.

Join us in building the "Grip-Tite Way"!

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