Global Projects Lean Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with functional leaders to build and execute Lean roadmaps that enable fatality free operations deliver world class quality and drive product competitiveness

• Lead Kaizens value stream mapping and related continuous improvement priorities focused on waste elimination variation reduction process simplification and cycle time reduction

• Lead business transformation priorities supporting continuous improvement and optimization of end-to-end processes

• Drive the development execution and sustainment of standard work

• Partner with functional leaders to optimize monthly operating rhythms ensure daily management and proactive identification of risk to KPIs & business outcomes

• Lead problem solving with Lean tools & practices (through Kaizens Lean Projects and Just-Do-It events) to resolve complex challenges

• Drive actions to ensure that improvements are sustained and lessons learned are integrated into processes

• Build organizational capability through coaching/mentoring on Lean mindset tools and practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering Manufacturing Operations Industrial Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent knowledge and experience.

• Significant experience in Lean Operational Excellence Continuous Improvement or Transformation Leadership roles with demonstrated success driving sustainable operational improvements.

• Demonstrated experience leading Lean transformation initiatives including Kaizen events value stream mapping continuous improvement programs waste elimination efforts and the deployment of Lean operating systems across manufacturing operations or engineering organizations.

• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams embed Lean principles and drive measurable improvements in operational performance.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong facilitation and problem-solving skills

• Ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams in matrix organizations

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Experience with Daily Management systems value stream mapping and Lean operating systems preferred

• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Strong coaching and facilitation capabilities

• Ability to drive change in complex organizations

• Strong execution mindset

• High energy and strong collaboration skills

• Ability to translate strategy into operational actions

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