Manager, LEAN Continuous Improvement

Position Summary

The Manager LEAN Continuous Improvement will lead the development implementation and sustainment of LEAN methodologies across the Valmet Flow Control facilities in the US. This role partners with crossfunctional teams to drive continuous improvement improve operational efficiency eliminate waste and build a culture of problemsolving at all levels. The LEAN Manager will also collaborate with global LEAN experts across sites and business lines to align strategy share best practices and participate in enterprise-wide LEAN and CI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute LEAN roadmap including 5S Kaizen Standard Work VSM and other core methodologies.
• Lead plant level fullcycle 5S implementation Conduct 5S audits and Create and maintain 5S sustainment systems.
• Collaborate with global LEAN experts to ensure consistency across business lines and to share improvements tools and standard processes.
• Facilitate kaizen events and improvement workshops aligned with business priorities.
• Train and coach team leaders supervisors and frontline employees to embed 5S into daily operations.
• Facilitate kaizen events and CI workshops that drive measurable operational improvements.
• Coach employees at all levels on LEAN tools and structured problem-solving (A3 PDCA DMAIC root cause analysis).
• Standardize improved processes and ensure sustainability through documentation training and periodic audits.
• Analyze operational performance data to identify trends waste bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Drive cultural adoption of LEAN thinking through communication leadership coaching and visual management.
• Communicate CI results progress and opportunities to site leadership and global LEAN counterparts.
• Lead crossfunctional teams in scoping planning executing and sustaining improvement projects. Track project progress risks resources and results. Ensure alignment with site and global strategic goals.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Industrial Technology or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated handson LEAN experience with a strong track record of practical 5S implementation in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven ability to lead kaizen events and deliver measurable process improvements.
• Strong data analytics skills including ability to extract interpret visualize and present operational data.
• Experience with dashboards and analytics tools (Excel Power BI Tableau or similar).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global and crossfunctional teams.

We Offer

We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting with opportunities for continual growth. Were looking for team-oriented people with a willingness to learn and contribute to our customers success. This includes a generous wage starting between $96k-128k/annual* and benefits package that offers a 401k with company match as well as company funded pension.

*Salary range is intended to provide a general guideline. Actual compensation will be determined based on market data internal equity and candidate credentials.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet we continue to push forward and develop ourselves concentrating on technology services sustainability local presence and our people. To be included in the recruiting process please apply directly with us online.

Where everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19000 professionals around the world we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies automation and services for the pulp paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers performance forward requires creativity technological innovations service know-how - and above all teamwork. Join the team! is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability genetic information (including family medical history) political affiliation military service or other non-merit-based factors.

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Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

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