Global Lean Leader

Jobgether; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 121.000 - 181.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote work arrangement

Global Lean transformation exposure

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Jobgether is partnering to fill a Global Lean Leader role, based in the United States with a fully remote arrangement. You will lead Lean transformation across manufacturing, logistics, automation, and AI initiatives, partnering with senior operating leaders to embed Lean principles and measurable improvements.

You will facilitate Kaizen events, drive Standard Work and VSM, and influence make-vs-buy decisions while promoting standardization and operational excellence on a global scale.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 10+ years implementing Lean in manufacturing with 14+ total experience.
• Strong expertise in Lean tools: 5S, Standard Work, VSM, SMED, Kanban, Heijunka, daily management, VOC.
• Proven Kaizen facilitation and project management skills.
• Experience in manufacturing transformation, automation, robotics, and standardization.
• Fluent in English with global stakeholder communication.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement Lean and continuous improvement strategies aligned with objectives.
• Drive cultural transformation using Toyota Lean approach.
• Lead Kaizen events and structured problem solving.
• Support DfX, NPI, manufacturing automation and robotics projects.
• Manage projects, risks, budgets, and milestones across the organization.
• Promote Lean practices across manufacturing, logistics, and admin processes.
• Identify opportunities, conduct risk assessments, and communicate impact.

Kenntnisse

Lean leadership

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen facilitation

Problem solving

Project management

Change management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Global Lean Leader based in United States .

This role offers the opportunity to lead Lean transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across a global organization. You will partner with senior operating leaders to embed Lean principles, behaviors, and tools that drive measurable improvements in operational and transactional performance. The position combines strategic development with hands‑on problem solving, Kaizen facilitation, process optimization, and cultural change. You will influence initiatives spanning manufacturing, logistics, new product introduction, automation, robotics, and emerging AI opportunities. The role requires strong collaboration with management teams and business stakeholders to identify opportunities and deliver sustainable improvements. This is a high‑impact leadership position for an experienced Lean professional passionate about operational excellence and transformation.

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Accountabilities:

• Partner with operating leaders and key stakeholders to develop and implement robust Lean and continuous improvement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive cultural transformation by embedding Lean behaviors, principles, and tools across the organization using a Toyota Lean approach.
• Develop and implement best-practice Lean visions, strategies, policies, processes, and procedures that improve operational and transactional performance.
• Apply Lean methodologies including 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Single Piece Flow, Strategy Deployment, Kanban, Heijunka, daily management at Genba, SQDIP/SQDC, VOC, and action planning.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to address operational challenges.
• Provide project management, analytical, research, and professional advisory expertise to support business improvement initiatives.
• Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies, budgets, resources, critical milestones, issues, and upcoming initiatives to support successful delivery.
• Identify opportunities for business improvement and conduct risk assessments across processes and departmental activities.
• Support Design for Excellence (DfX) and New Product Introduction initiatives by promoting manufacturability, automation, and standardization.
• Support manufacturing and logistics automation and robotics projects from a Lean perspective and ensure effective alignment between 3P methodologies and automation or robotics integration.
• Evaluate make-or-buy opportunities and identify, assess, and deploy proven practices across the organization.
• Evaluate and implement emerging AI opportunities that can improve operational performance and efficiency.
• Drive intra-functional Value Stream Mapping and contribute to the organization's operational rhythm.
• Support new business initiatives and projects by assessing and communicating their impact on Lean activities.
• Continuously develop Lean capabilities through training, knowledge sharing, and practical application of improvement methodologies.

Requirements:

• Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Bring at least 10 years of experience implementing Lean methodologies in dedicated Lean roles within the manufacturing industry, with 14 years of overall professional experience.
• Demonstrate strong practical expertise in Lean methodologies including 5S, Standard Work, VSM, SMED, Single Piece Flow, Strategy Deployment, Kanban, Heijunka, daily management, SQDIP/SQDC, VOC, and action planning.
• Possess strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities, along with proven experience facilitating Kaizen initiatives.
• Demonstrate experience with manufacturing transformation, continuous improvement, automation, robotics, and process standardization.
• Have strong project management, analytical, communication, presentation, and stakeholder-influencing skills.
• Demonstrate sufficient financial acumen to understand the business impact of operational improvement initiatives.
• Be fluent in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across a global organization.
• Possess strong prioritization and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate a strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate future business needs and translate them into Lean and operational improvement opportunities.
• Show a collaborative approach and the ability to influence organizational change through effective leadership and communication.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to lead global Lean transformation and operational excellence initiatives.
• Exposure to international manufacturing, logistics, automation, robotics, AI, and New Product Introduction projects.
• Opportunity to partner directly with senior operating leaders and key business stakeholders.
• Broad scope across strategy, continuous improvement, process optimization, and cultural transformation.
• Opportunity to establish and deploy standardized Lean practices, workflows, and improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to global business initiatives and cross-functional Value Stream Mapping.
• Opportunities for continuous training and professional development.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.

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