Lean & Business System Leader
Core
Drive operational excellence and embed a continuous improvement culture by implementing a robust business system (e.g., XPS, BOS) at a manufacturing plant.
Role type
Senior IC Lean & Business System Leader
Builds
Standardized business operating systems and lean transformation initiatives
Domain
Manufacturing operations (assembly, machining, chemical processing)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (incorrect mapping, corrected below)
Deliverable
Operational improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory
Required skills
Lean transformation expertise, Business system deployment, Coaching leadership teams, Performance management, Change management, Data-driven decision-making
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's in Operations/Lean, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Experience in weak operational maturity plants
Technologies
Value stream mapping, Kaizen events, 5S, TPM, SMED, Pull systems, A3, PDCA
Responsibilities
Design and implement standardized business operating systems, Lead end-to-end lean journey from value stream mapping to flow optimization, Coach leadership on lean principles and problem-solving, Establish and track operational KPIs, Act as change agent to shift mindsets to systematic improvement, Lead cross-functional improvement projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC