Director Lean Fundamentals and Leadership

WSA EMEA; Lillerød; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

WSA is seeking a Lead of Lean Leadership and Fundamentals to drive the deployment of lean across the enterprise. Reporting to the VP Enterprise Lean, you will design training, mentor leaders, and establish onboarding programs to embed lean thinking in all functions.

You will lead capability development, manage kaizen funnel programs, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in a lean role, with broad application of lean fundamentals and leadership.
• Proven experience designing and delivering training programs on lean fundamentals and leadership.
• Strong understanding of A3, VSM, 5S, Kaizen events and daily management tools.
• Proven ability to apply lean tools to improve processes across multiple business areas.
• Experience with kaizen funnel management and lean capabilities funnel management.

Responsibilities

• Deploy lean fundamentals across the enterprise in alignment with business goals.
• Design and run lean leadership and culture training programs for leaders.
• Establish structured lean onboarding for new employees.
• Develop skill gaps analysis and funnel management for capability building.
• Advocate continuous improvement and share best practices across the organization.

Skills

Lean fundamentals

Lean leadership

Training design

Ops improvement

A3 Problem Solving

Visual Daily Management

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Kaizen Events

Kaizen funnel management

Job description

WS Audiology, driven by a passion for improving lives, is a leading force in the hearing aid industry. Our goal is to enhance our presence in an underserved market and accelerate business transformation to reach more people effectively.

Reporting to the VP Enterprise Lean of our company, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead of Lean Leadership and Fundamentals to spearhead the implementation and integration of Lean principles across our organization. This role is critical in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Lean methodologies and have a proven track record in training and mentoring teams to achieve transformative results, across different business functions.

What you will do

• Lean fundamentals deployment: Creating and implementing a strategy for deploying fundamental Lean tools across the enterprise. Collaborating with senior leadership to align lean initiatives with business goals and involves monitoring their effectiveness, adjusting based on feedback and metrics.

• Lean leadership and culture training: Designing training programs centered on lean leadership principles and facilitating workshops to foster a culture of lean thinking. Mentoring leaders to model lean behaviors within their teams.

• Lean onboarding: Establishing a structured lean onboarding program for new employees, ensuring they grasp the importance of lean methodologies in their roles.

• Lean skills development and funnel management: Identifying skill gaps within enterprise and creating targeted training solutions to enhance lean capabilities. Implementing a funnel management system for tracking capability building and collaborating with departments for cohesive skill development.

• Continuous Improvement Advocacy: Promotes a culture of continuous improvement by advocating for lean tools and techniques. Assessments of Lean maturity to provide actionable insights and facilitate the sharing of best practices across organization.

What you bring

Experience

• 7+ years experience in a lean role, with a focus on broad application of lean fundamentals as well as lean leadership development.

• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs related to lean fundamentals and lean leadership.

• Strong understanding of fundamental lean tools such as A3 Problem Solving, Visual Daily Management, Value Stream Mapping, Transactional/business Process Improvement, 5S and Kaizen Events.

• Proven experience in applying fundamental lean tools to improve process performance and generate real impact in multiple business areas (not only manufacturing).

• Experience with kaizen funnel management and lean capabilities (certification) funnel management.

Personal competencies

• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, numerical skills, and attention to detail for effective problem-solving

• Strategic mindset that can adapt quickly to tactical needs; forward-thinking and collaborative.

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to building relationships internally and externally

• Effective communicator across all organizational levels, from blue collars to executive offices, with strong leadership and organizational abilities.

Who we are

At WSA, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.

Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.

With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.

Sounds wonderful? We can't wait to hear from you.

WSA is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.