Head of Lean Transformation & Business System

Lean Focus; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lean Focus is seeking a hands-on transformation leader to establish and embed the Lean Business System across the organization in Espoo, Finland. Reporting to the CEO, you will partner with the leadership team to translate strategy into measurable results and drive continuous improvement from the Gemba.

This build role requires influencing without formal authority, coaching leaders, and delivering sustainable efficiency gains to enable future growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years hands-on experience with Lean as core of your role.
• Led several Lean PD projects with measurable business results.
• Led Kaizens, process improvements and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and embed the Aidian Business System across the organization.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to translate strategic priorities into execution and measurable results.
• Identify and lead high-impact improvement opportunities across Operations, R&D and other functions.
• Establish and strengthen Daily/Visual Management, KPI structures, management routines and structured problem solving.
• Lead hands-on improvement activities, including Kaizens, process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.
• Coach and train leaders and employees in Lean principles, continuous improvement and problem solving to build sustainable internal capability.
• Drive a stronger culture of accountability, proactive problem solving and performance.
• Act as a visible change agent, effectively navigating resistance and creating engagement and followership throughout the organization.
• Deliver sustainable efficiency and cost improvements while supporting Aidian’s ability to reinvest in future growth and innovation.

Skills

Lean methodology

Change leadership

Stakeholder management

Coaching and training

Problem solving

Tools

Lean Business System deployment

Kaizen

Job description

Lean Focus is seeking a hands-on transformation leader to establish and embed the Lean Business System across the organization in Espoo, Finland. Reporting to the CEO, you will partner with the leadership team to translate strategy into measurable results and drive continuous improvement from the Gemba.

This build role requires influencing without formal authority, coaching leaders, and delivering sustainable efficiency gains to enable future growth and innovation.