Director, Lean Business Systems
Core
Senior operational leader driving enterprise-level Lean/80/20 transformation across a network of manufacturing plants to embed operational excellence and waste elimination.
Role type
Director, Lean Business Systems (Strategic IC with team leadership)
Builds
Multi-year business operating model roadmaps, enterprise Lean maturity assessments, daily management systems, and cross-functional value stream transformations.
Domain
Manufacturing operations / Operational Excellence / Lean Six Sigma
Required skills
Lean strategy, 80/20 prioritization, Hoshin Kanri, Value Stream Design, Lean audits, Kaizen leadership, Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC, SPC, FMEA), Lean digitalization, Obeya management, P&L management, capital project management, change management, team building.
Preferred skills
MBA, advanced Lean certifications, experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, 3D printing, AI/ML for root cause analysis.
Technologies
Real-time dashboards, digital Gemba boards, AI/ML tools, digital twins, 3D printing, Google Glass.
Responsibilities
Architect and execute multi-year business operating model roadmaps; Standardize and scale Lean maturity assessments across the network; Lead enterprise-level Kaizen events and Rapid Improvement Events; Oversee integration of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; Champion the use of digital Lean tools; Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement; Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on operational strategy.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with team management