Lean Master Manufacturing Operations EMEA

Donaldson Company; Villepinte; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking a Lean Master to lead the Lean strategy across multiple plants in the EMEA region, with a base in Villepinte, France. You will drive training, establish lean culture, and structure, and deliver significant process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma.

You will mentor teams, develop training materials, and partner with plant managers to ensure sustainable benefits. The role requires a Black Belt, 10+ years in manufacturing, and 70% travel; a Master’s degree is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Quality, or Engineering is required.
• Black Belt Certification is required.
• 10+ years in a manufacturing environment with Lean experience.
• 70% travel is required; fluent English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Lean strategy across multiple plants in the region.
• Deliver training, establish lean culture and structure.
• Plan and lead complex improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Mentor and coach teams; develop training materials aligned with Lean methodologies.

Skills

Lean (Six Sigma)

Black Belt

Travel 70%+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Quality, or Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

## Lean Master Manufacturing Operations EMEAApply: Villepinte: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR-28280Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. In this position, the **Lean Master** will lead the implementation of the Lean strategy at multiple plants within the assigned region, working with plant managers to deliver training, create lean culture and set a lean structure within these plants. Facilitate and deliver significant-sized complex business improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma techniques to achieve long-term business strategies and develop a Lean culture. This position reports to the Senior Manager Operations I . As a Lean Master, you will support our OPS Excellence team, which is located in different regions (EMEA, APAC, LATAM, & AMER). The ideal candidate will be located in France or the surrounding countries. This role is regionally based, with global travel where necessary. Qualified candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule at one of our european locations * Accountable for delivering a highly complex business improvement using Lean (Six sigma) methodologies. Planning and leading lean training workshops for multiple sites including specialist lean topics such as value stream mapping, daily management’s, standard work, problem solving, material flow and 5S (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain).* Plans, organises, conducts, & follows up on, Kaizen events- this may include tasks such as lead and participate in Kaizen events, organise financial impacts, document and update the funnel of activities, follow up on newspaper action items, and organise report outs.* Responsible for identifying business improvement projects within the organization and ensuring these are completed to schedule and deliver business benefits including tangible financial savings, safety improvements, reduced business risk and/or improved customer satisfaction.* Be available as specific subject matter expert to all organizational levels in the area of lean and continuous improvement. Mentor and coach teams across all sites in identifying business improvement projects within the organization.* Work to develop the current training materials and develop new training materials in line with lean methodologies to keep the business at the forefront of lean strategy and deployment. **Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Quality, or Engineering* Black Belt Certification* 10+ years of experience in manufacturing environment* A minimum of 3 years working exclusively with Lean (Six Sigma)* 70% travel required **Preferred Qualifications:*** Master's degree* Lean master certification* English fluent (both written and spoken), other regional languages are a plus.* Embraces personal challenge, is confident and self aware with an ability to influence people within all levels of the organization* Is resilient, assertive, optimistic and open to change, has an mature collaborative approach to others Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail] to verify that the communication is from Donaldson.Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.