Lean Leader
Core
Driving lean transformation, installing standards to sustain process improvements, and developing lean capabilities across the value stream for manufacturing brake components.
Role type
Senior Lean Leader / Transformation Lead
Builds
High-friction and low-friction sintered brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive, and transit vehicles.
Domain
Manufacturing (Rail/Freight/Transit) + Lean Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> operational excellence and continuous improvement execution
Required skills
Lean transformation leadership, Toyota Production System (TPS) principles, change management, project and program management, cross-functional team leadership, problem-solving methodologies, standard work implementation, value stream mapping, Hoshin Kanri, Kaizen, A3 problem solving, Kanban, visual management, flow, pull systems.
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree, 10+ years leading Lean and business operating system transformations in manufacturing, experience with geographically dispersed teams.
Technologies
Wabtec Management System (WMS), A3, Hoshin Kanri, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop the Lean team and plant leadership; Develop and execute the site's Lean strategy to improve customer outcomes; Serve as a change agent implementing and sustaining Lean principles; Coach leaders on Lean methodologies and tools; Lead implementation of Wabtec Management System (WMS); Build organizational capability through rapid improvement cycles; Deliver strategic Lean initiatives and business objectives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight