An Operations and Maintenance Specialist works for a production plant or manufacturer. They may direct and coordinate the daily operations and maintenance of a facility in collaboration with leadership. May assist in establishing new system processes, such as improving production cost, product quality, policy and procedure implementation, material and inventory utilization, and operation efficiency.
Baton Rouge, LA or Beaumont, TX. (Will travel between the two locations)
Duration :
Long-Term Contract (2+ Years)
Experience:
10+ years preferred, minimum 8 years experience
Contact:
Carolyn at (985) 603-1770 or carolyn.odonnell@cenergyintl.com • Deadline to apply: 7/22/26 at 10am• Overview Company is seeking an experienced Lean Coach to support operational excellence initiatives across its manufacturing and plant operations. This role will partner closely with plant leadership to evaluate operational workflows, identify inefficiencies, and guide teams in implementing practical Lean improvements that enhance productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency. The Lean Coach will work directly with Plant Managers, Operations Leaders, and Technical Teams to drive continuous improvement efforts within manufacturing environments supporting company's lubricants and grease production network. This role is part of the Global Operations organization, a center of expertise responsible for optimizing operations across company's global manufacturing facilities. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Coach plant leadership and operational teams on Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies Evaluate manufacturing processes, production workflows, and plant operations to identify opportunities for efficiency and waste reduction Facilitate Lean workshops, Kaizen events, and process improvement initiatives Conduct value stream mapping and operational process analysis to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies Support plant leaders in implementing practical and sustainable operational improvements Guide teams in understanding why previous Lean initiatives may have failed and how to implement improvements effectively Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve production reliability, throughput, and operational performance Develop and monitor operational performance metrics and improvement KPIs Mentor plant supervisors and operations leaders on continuous improvement practices ________________________________________ Technical Aptitude Requirements Manufacturing & Plant Operations Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing or plant operations environments Experience with process manufacturing, production workflows, and operational process optimization Familiarity with maintenance, reliability, and asset utilization in plant environments Ability to evaluate plant-floor operations and operational inefficiencies Lean & Continuous Improvement Tools Hands-on experience applying Lean tools such as: Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone) Kaizen / Continuous Improvement events Waste elimination (TIMWOODS) Standard Work development Visual management systems Process flow optimization Operational performance management The ideal candidate understands how Lean tools translate into real operational improvements in plant environments. Operational Metrics & Performance Analysis Experience analyzing and improving operational performance indicators such as: Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Production throughput and capacity utilization Downtime and equipment reliability Cycle time and process lead times Yield, scrap, and rework rates Maintenance efficiency and asset utilization Labor productivity Industrial Systems Knowledge Familiarity with common industrial systems including: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Enterprise Resource Planning systems (SAP preferred) Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Production planning and plant performance dashboards ________________________________________
Required:
The ideal candidate is an experienced operational leader with hands-on manufacturing or plant leadership experience who understands both the potential and limitations of Lean methodologies.
Required Background:
7+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or plant environments Previous leadership experience such as: o Plant Manager o Operations Manager o Production Manager o Manufacturing Supervisor o Plant Superintendent Preferred Experience Experience leading operational improvement or Lean initiatives • Deadline to apply: 7/22/26 at 10am•
Contact:
Carolyn at (985) 603-1770 or carolyn.odonnell@cenergyintl.com
Pay:
$80.00 - $95.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have at least 8 years of experience in Operational manufacturing or plant environments? Do you have hands-on experience implementing Lean methodologies and coaching in a manufacturing or plant environment?
