LEAN SPECIALIST

We are looking for a dynamic results-driven professional to join our team in the Basque Country. If you are passionate about Lean culture thrive in a hands-on shop floor environment and love driving change we want to hear from you.

Job Purpose

Lead the structured implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement practices across OCTG operations in Spain (Basque Country and Cantabria). The role focuses on standardizing operational routines improving performance and fostering a data-driven culture aligned with SQDCAE principles.

Key Responsibilities

Lean Deployment & Operational Excellence

• Lead the phased deployment of Lean tools and routines starting with production processes and progressively extending to maintenance and logistics.

• Drive the implementation of 5S/6S as the foundational Lean system to ensure workplace organization safety and visual management.

• Identify and eliminate waste using Lean principles.

Daily Management System (SQDCAE)

• Implement and sustain SQDCAE daily management routines (Safety Quality Delivery Cost Availability Engagement).

• Design deploy and maintain visual management boards for shift-level and plant-level performance tracking.

• Facilitate daily shift meetings ensuring structured tracking of issues actions and escalations.

• Establish and manage escalation routines.

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

• Lead and support improvement initiatives including Kaizen SMED Standard Work Line Balancing Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and TPM.

• Support the definition and monitoring of KPIs baseline performance and operational standards.

• Translate process data into actionable insights to improve productivity quality and efficiency.

Training & Change Management

• Train and coach supervisors team leaders and operators in Lean principles and tools.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability at all organizational levels.

• Ensure sustainability of improvements through audits follow-ups and ownership transfer to operations teams.

Digitalization & Reporting

• Support the transition from manual tracking systems to digital dashboards and reporting tools.

• Promote a step-by-step approach: manual visual digital ensuring value-driven digitalization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production Maintenance Quality Engineering Planning Supply Chain) to standardize processes and improve execution discipline.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in industrial engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.

• 13 years of experience in industrial/manufacturing environments (metal/mechanical industry preferred).

• Hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement roles.

• Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt preferred; Black Belt is a plus).

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Lean tools: 5S Kaizen Kanban SMED VSM TPM.

• Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies: PDCA A3 5 Whys Ishikawa.

• Ability to analyze process data and convert insights into practical improvements.

• Proficiency in digital tools (advanced Excel ERP systems; Qlik is a plus).

• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.

Core Competencies

• Strong shop floor orientation with a hands-on approach.

• Structured thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Ability to influence and engage cross-functional teams.

• Effective communication and training capabilities.

• Strong execution discipline and follow-up.

• Change management and adaptability.

• Results driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work extensively on the shop floor.

• Flexibility for geographical mobility based on business needs.

• Ability to operate in a phased implementation environment building sustainable systems rather than one-off improvements.

If you meet the requirements and are eager to take on this challenge we would love to meet you.

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