Job Description

RLM Specialist II– Continuous Improvement & TPS Consultant

Location: Lawrence, MA

Salary: $70,000-$95,000

From the Shop Floor to the Customer Face: Lead the Change.

Are you experienced in Lean, continuous improvement, or Toyota Production System methodologies and ready to take the next step in a highly visible, customer-facing role? If you’ve already applied these tools in real-world operations and want the opportunity to lead meaningful improvement work, our RLM Specialist II role may be the right fit.

Abel Womack’s Raymond Lean Management team partners with customers across a wide range of industries to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost through the practical application of Toyota Production System principles and continuous improvement strategies.

The RLM Specialist II serves as a Toyota Production System (TPS) facilitator, working on-site with customers to assess operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement practical solutions that deliver measurable, lasting results. In this role, you’ll lead and support complex improvement initiatives, coach customer teams, facilitate training, and help build a culture of continuous improvement across warehouse and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities:

• Visit potential and current customer sites to perform continuous improvement assessments and evaluate operational opportunities.
• Apply Toyota Production System tools such as 5S, JIT, Kanban, A3, standardized work, value stream mapping, line balancing, lead-time mapping, Fault Tree Analysis, and PDCA to solve customer challenges.
• Capture current-state activity, analyze workflows, define problems, and implement countermeasures that improve key performance indicators and material flow.
• Plan, coordinate, and support continuous improvement projects with cross-functional and multi-department impact.
• Coach and mentor customer managers and employees, helping them apply TPS concepts in their daily work and sustain improvements over time.
• Facilitate training, workshops, and education on a wide range of TPS and continuous improvement topics.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and customer teams to develop accurate, effective improvement strategies and materials.
• Lead or support multiple projects at once while promoting collaboration, accountability, and a strong continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in continuous improvement, Lean, TPS, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related environment.
• Hands-on experience contributing to or leading initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and/or cost.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Lean or Toyota Production System tools such as 5S, Kanban, value stream mapping, standardized work, PDCA, and related methodologies.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to work effectively with customer leadership and frontline teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a practical, data-driven approach to improving operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel locally to customer sites on a regular basis, approximately 25%.

Physical Job Requirements:

Must be able to sit at a workstation for several hours at a time. Must be able to use telephone, stand, walk, bend, and must be able to lift to 35 pounds occasionally. Must be able to drive a vehicle frequently. Must be able to travel to project job sites and walk through warehouses and manufacturing facilities.

ABOUT US

Abel Womack is the market leader in the design, implementation, and service of complete material handling solutions, with 3 offices in the Northeast and partners throughout the US. For over 100 years, we've worked closely with our customers to gain insight into their business and fully understand their specific operational needs, unique requirements, and strategic goals. E-commerce is on the rise, and we are uniquely positioned to help companies meet customer demand by providing top-quality warehouse and material handling solutions. Learn more at www.abelwomack.comcareers

Benefits:

We offer a generous compensation and benefits package which includes affordable, comprehensive Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical and Dental coverage, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans, Vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Disability insurance, paid vacation, and more.

Our tagline is discover the difference, because of our unique capabilities and philosophy. Come join our team and see how you can be the difference

NO RELOCATION PROVIDED FOR THIS POSITION

Abel Womack, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.

Pay Rate is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications.