Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement (CI)

Labrie Group is one of North America’s three largest manufacturers of waste management equipment. We manufacture trucks designed to collect and transport garbage and recyclable materials, with our manufacturing facility located in Lafayette, Georgia.

Join our proud team!

Manufacturing Engineer -Continuous Improvement –  New position

JOB OVERVIEW

The Manufacturing Engineer / Continuous Improvement  is responsible for leading and implementing plant-wide initiatives focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and waste reduction.  This position will champion Lean Manufacturing principles and work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and implement solutions that improve safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost.

• Own and lead continuous improvement (CI) initiatives across the manufacturing plant.
• Plan, facilitate, and follow up on Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and process redesign.
• Develop and implement standard work to ensure process consistency and repeatability.
• Identify and eliminate waste through lean tools and methods such as 5S, visual management, and Poka-Yoke methodology.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to drive improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support process standardization, layout optimization, and workflow efficiency.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement at all levels.
• Analyze performance data and trends to prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Provide coaching and training on lean tools and CI methodology.
• Work with the team to achieve the department’s goal.

IN YOUR TOOLKIT 

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or process improvement role.
• Proven experience leading CI or Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of lean principles (e.g., Kaizen, standard work, 5S, root cause analysis).
• Familiarity with weld, paint, and assembly operations is highly preferred
• Proficiency with data analysis, time studies, and process mapping
• CAD knowledge is preferred.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification preferred.

PROFILE

• Excellent problem-solving, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities across multiple departments.
• Ability to work on the production floor and in a manufacturing environment.
• May require standing, walking, or lifting for extended periods.

LABRIE PROFILE

• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Emphasis on health and safety in the workplace
• Clean and healthy work environment
• Opportunities for additional training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Recognition programs
• Company events!

Come and put your expertise to work on our sturdy, high-quality trucks, helping local municipalities become cleaner and greener!

Hired Excellence!

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job’s principal elements.