Lean Transformation Manager

Prysmian Group

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Willimantic, CT - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 13 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers copper cables and connectivity for voice video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are almost 29000 employees across 52 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do wherever you are based you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

Lead Transformation Not Events

If youre a true Lean leader you already know the difference anyone can run Kaizen events. Very few can transform a site influence senior leadership and deliver sustained results. Thats exactly what this role is built for.

Why This Role Will Stand Out to You- This isnt a support CI role.


You will own the transformation agenda.

  • Direct line to the Site Director and leadership team
  • Full responsibility for shaping and driving the sites Lean strategy
  • Authority to influence what gets worked onand what doesnt
  • A mandate to deliver real measurable business impact (not activity metrics)

If youve ever been frustrated by:

  • Leadership that talks Lean but doesnt commit
  • Kaizen events that dont stick
  • CI roles with no real influence

this is the environment youve been looking for.

What Youll Actually Do

Own the Transformation

  • Build and drive a site-wide Lean roadmap aligned to business strategy (Hoshin Kanri)

  • Partner directly with the Site Director to prioritize the highest-impact opportunities
  • Drive measurable gains across Safety Quality Delivery Cost and Growth

Lead Where It Matters

  • Facilitate high-impact Kaizen events focused on flow constraint removal and cost transformation
  • Target high-volume high-revenue value streams where results matter most
  • Ensure every initiative delivers hard tracked resultsnot theoretical improvements

Be the Change Agent Others Arent

  • Challenge leadership teams when neededand bring them along
  • Embed Lean thinking into daily decisions not just projects
  • Ensure sustainability through standard work daily management and accountability systems

Build a Lean Culture (Not Just Tools)

  • Develop operators supervisors and leaders into capable problem solvers
  • Coach the organization on how to think not just what to do
  • Create a pipeline of future Lean leaders across the site

What You Bring (And What Were Really Looking For)

Youre not just certified. Youve delivered results:

  • Experienced Lean Black Belt / CI Leader in manufacturing
  • Proven track record of driving measurable improvements (cost throughput lead time etc.)
  • Deep expertise in:
    • Value Stream Transformation
    • Flow & Pull Systems
    • Hoshin Kanri
    • SMED TPM Standard Work
    • Daily Management & Visual Systems

But more importantly:

  • You know how to influence leaders who dont report to you
  • Youve successfully changed behavior not just processes
  • You push for impact over activity

Strong Differentiators

  • Lean systems experience (TPS Danaher etc.)
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytics (SPC regression hypothesis testing)
  • Change leadership credentials (PROSCI Agile etc.)

The Bottom Line

This role is for someone who wants to:

  • Own a transformationnot just participate in one
  • Build something that actually lasts
  • Operate as a true strategic partner not a support function

If youre already succeeding where you arebut know you could have greater impact in the right environmentthis is that opportunity.

Required Competencies Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in engineering (industrial engineering strongly preferred)
  • 3 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with leadership in Kaizen Continuous Improvement.
  • Proficient in Gemba Kaizen Value Stream Analysis Visual & Daily Management Hoshin Kanri SMED TPM Standard Work Development and 3P Layout.
  • Strong ability to facilitate Kaizen Events on these methods and tools and helping to identify future Lean minded personnel.
  • Proficiency leading cost reduction and process flow improvement initiatives.
  • Proficiency with Kaizen tools such as 3P TAKT Time Standard Work Combination Sheets Standard WIP and Kaizen Newspaper.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to provide leadership and strategic direction as part of the site leadership team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Lean Master on TPS or Danaher Business System Certification.
  • Project management experience with a proven track record of meeting timelines or proactively adjusting to achieve planned goals.
  • Agile certification such as SCALE.
  • Change management such as PROSCI certification.
  • Strong analytical background - SPC Hypothesis Testing Regression and Correlation Analysis.
  • Problem-solving skills such as 5-Whys 8D Shainin etc.

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Prysmian as an Equal Opportunity Employer aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds skills and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent where people feel respected included and free to fully express their potential just as they are.


All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race ethnicity religion nationality origin citizenship status socio-economic status age sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status disability military service or veteran status pregnancy parental leave medical conditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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We work to be the sustainable link to the future. For more than 140 years, our company has been leading the industry of high-technology cables & systems for energy and telecommunications. Spanning 50 countries (in North America, Europe, MEAT, LATAM, APAC), 104 plants, 25 research ... View more

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