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Lean Development Manager, EMEA & North America

Tampere, FIFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

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