Global Lean Transformation Manager - EMEA & NA

FI115 Valmet Technologies Oy; Tampere; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet Technologies Oy is seeking a Manager, Lean Development to drive Lean transformation across EMEA and North America. The role focuses on improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost, while embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with site leaders and suppliers to deploy best practices, coach teams, and build long-term capabilities in Lean. Strong English and regional travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related field.
• At least five years of Lean Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience leading manufacturing or supply chain leadership roles and Lean initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of Lean and Operational Excellence across plants and suppliers in EMEA and North America.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance by leading structured improvement projects and Kaizen activities.
• Coach and train leaders and teams on Lean methodologies, helping them build sustainable continuous improvement capabilities.
• Develop the capability of unit leaders and employees to analyze performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement improvements using Lean tools.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Structured problem solving

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Operations Management, Business

Job description

Valmet Technologies Oy is seeking a Manager, Lean Development to drive Lean transformation across EMEA and North America. The role focuses on improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost, while embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with site leaders and suppliers to deploy best practices, coach teams, and build long-term capabilities in Lean. Strong English and regional travel are expected.