Lean Development Manager, EMEA & North America
Core
Drive Lean transformation and operational excellence across manufacturing plants and supplier operations in EMEA and North America to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
Role type
Manager, Lean Development (Operational Excellence)
Builds
Manufacturing plant and supplier operational performance
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Operational Excellence
Required skills
Lean principles, Six Sigma, structured problem solving, performance management, change leadership, stakeholder influence, coaching, Kaizen facilitation, data analysis
Preferred skills
Manufacturing leadership, supply chain leadership, international environment experience
Technologies
Lean tools, Six Sigma tools, performance management systems
Responsibilities
Lead deployment of Lean initiatives across assigned plants and suppliers; Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost; Coach and train leaders on Lean methodologies; Develop capability of unit leaders to analyze performance and implement improvements; Partner with site leaders and suppliers to implement best practices.
Seniority
Manager, strategic execution & mentorship