Transform Your Career with a Lean Leadership Role
About the Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Lean Manager to spearhead initiatives within our production environment, driving efficiency, productivity, and long-term scalability. This role will empower shopfloor teams, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and strengthen operational performance while safeguarding safety and regulatory standards.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor production and cross-functional teams in building Lean capabilities and promoting a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and innovation.
* Empower employees at all levels to identify and implement improvements, ensuring that Lean thinking becomes an integral part of everyday operations.
Operational Excellence
* Set strategic priorities for production efficiency, balancing cost, throughput, quality, and scalability.
* Define and monitor production KPIs (e.g., OEE, scrap rate, lead time) to track progress and deliver measurable improvements.
* Lead Lean transformation projects directly in production areas, utilizing tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Root Cause Analysis.
* Implement scalable processes and systems that increase manufacturing accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Safety & Compliance
* Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across production operations.
* Integrate safety and compliance considerations into all Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to proactively manage risks.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
* Collaborate closely with production leadership, supply chain, and quality management to align on process improvements and strategic goals.
* Engage stakeholders at all levels – from senior management to frontline operators – to secure buy-in and drive sustainable cultural change.