Manager Lean & Strategy
Core
Lead Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement strategy to drive productivity, quality, velocity, and cost improvements at a manufacturing facility.
Role type
Manager, Lean & Strategy (Manufacturing)
Builds
Operational performance, cost reduction programs, and a culture of Daily Lean Management.
Domain
Heavy equipment manufacturing / Industrial operations
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (DMAIC), Operational Excellence, Project Management, Cross-functional team leadership, Data-driven decision making, Cost reduction strategy, Capacity planning, Change management
Preferred skills
Manufacturing/Industrial/Automotive/Heavy equipment experience, Factory transformation experience, Daily Lean Management systems implementation, Culture transformation expertise
Technologies
Lean tools, Six Sigma tools, Project management software
Responsibilities
Lead facility Lean and Continuous Improvement strategy; Drive strategic cost reduction and productivity initiatives; Develop and execute transformation roadmaps; Optimize production flow and capacity utilization; Champion Daily Lean Management systems; Monitor operational and financial performance metrics; Lead cross-functional Lean and Six Sigma projects; Coach and develop leaders in Lean principles; Build organizational capability and future Lean leaders pipeline; Track project benefits and operational outcomes.
Seniority
Manager, strategic leadership