Lean Manager
Objective
Optimize available resources in the plant through Lean tools by coordinating work teams and promoting continuous improvement digital transformation and the implementation of technical and cultural projects through effective change management.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage work teams to develop continuous improvement and cost-saving projects.
- Coach multidisciplinary teams on projects using Lean tools.
- Apply Change Management practices during project implementation.
- Manage headcount in the plant based on customer requirements.
- Oversee productivity through the HH/PZA (hours per piece) indicator.
- Manage overtime according to plant requirements.
- Implement the AXIS system in the plant.
- Lead and monitor 5S audits within the plant.
Position Requirements
- Masters degree required: MBA Desirable
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering mechatronic engineering Industrial engineering.
- 3 years of experience in Lean Quality and Operations
- 1 year of experience in Process engineering
- Technical Skills: Digital Transformation/Industry 4.0 Familiar with automation IoT data analytics and smart manufacturing platforms to enable operational excellence.
- Basic Financial Management Capable of building and presenting solid business cases (ROI cost savings payback). Understands manufacturing costs margins and financial impact of improvement initiatives.
- Interpersonal Skills: Action Oriented Decision Making Negotiating Change Management Planning.
- Competences: Business Vision Ability to understand the business beyond operations and contribute strategically to its growth and competitiveness.
Global Mindset Effective collaboration with international and multicultural teams; adapts communication and influence on diverse environments.
Experience in building mentoring and empowering Lean teams. Drives a self-sustaining culture of continuous improvement.
Operational Innovation Proactively proposes creative solutions to complex challenges. Goes beyond incremental improvement to generate breakthrough impact. - Language: Advanced English proficiency required. Superior communications and presentation skills are strongly preferred.
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