Lean Value Stream Specialist

Build Your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Value Stream Specialist is responsible for driving Lean transformation and operational excellence across our manufacturing sites. This role plays a key part in leading the cultural shift toward a Lean Operating System by engaging plant leadership, Lean experts, and front-line employees. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on change agent who can influence without direct authority and drive sustainable, measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and overall performance.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits
• Paid holidays including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays

• Partner with the Lean Steering Committee, Plant Manager, and on-site Lean experts to identify key opportunities, select Kaizen events, and ensure proper resourcing and preparation.
• Ensure all Lean activities are linked to business objectives and align with the site’s transformation plan.
• Lead pre-event training, event facilitation, post-event follow-up, and results auditing to ensure sustained success.
• Build and maintain the foundation for continuous improvement by enabling the effective functioning of transformation activities aligned to MCC’s Lean Operating System.
• Mentor plant leadership and Lean champions in Lean tools and methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Set-up Reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, SQDC, and MDI).
• Act as consultant, facilitator, and participant during Lean events and projects.
• Drive engagement and ownership across all levels of the organization, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Track and report on the impact of Lean initiatives, including operational and cultural improvements.
• Share best practices across sites to promote standardization and excellence in execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Quality and Operational Excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of plant leadership experience, including at least 1 year leading Lean manufacturing initiatives in complex production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams without direct reporting authority.
• Proven success driving change management and cultural transformation through Lean principles.
• Experience leading and/or participating in more than 10 Kaizen events.
• Demonstrated success improving throughput, reducing cycle times, and optimizing supply chain performance through Lean deployment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience leading a full-scale Lean transformation that resulted in measurable performance improvements.
• Formal Lean training from a recognized “academy” or organization (e.g., TBM, Toyota, Danaher).
• Experience in manufacturing labels, flexible packaging, or similar product materials.
• Exposure to private equity or performance-driven manufacturing environments.