Continuous Improvement Director

the LEGO Group; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading toy manufacturer is looking for a Continuous Improvement Director in Monterrey to lead operational excellence initiatives. The role involves significant leadership responsibilities, including developing long-term strategies and influencing senior leadership. Candidates should have advanced experience in Continuous Improvement methods and strong change management skills. This position is non-remote and offers numerous benefits including family care options and life insurance.

Servicios

Enhanced paid leave options

Life and disability insurance

Access to wellness programs

Generous colleague discount

Bonus eligibility

Formación

• Experience leading Manufacturing Excellence Systems.
• Advanced experience in Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience in a Leadership Team.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Drive a culture of Continuous Improvement across the site.
• Develop KPIs for tracking Continuous Improvement progress.

Conocimientos

LEAN/TPS/CI/Six Sigma

Leadership

Change management

P&L impact

Influencing skills

English fluency

Descripción del empleo

Overview

In LEGO, you can combine learning with fun to create a high-quality product and service for our customers and consumers. Bring value to yourself and the organization by putting your Continuous Improvement superpowers to work!

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation process of the site's strategy to synchronize global Ops direction in local activation plans.
• Define and implement a 3- to 5-year Continuous Improvement roadmap aligned with on-site operational strategies.
• Find ways to boost P&L impact by discussing and improving operational efficiency.
• Drive Continuous Improvement mindsets and behaviors across middle and senior leadership.
• Coach and challenge on-site senior leadership to strengthen continuous improvement capabilities.
• Ensure the operational excellence model “LEGO Continuous Improvement Assessment” is sustained and improved year over year.
• Develop KPIs and systems to track Continuous Improvement progress and support data-driven decisions.
• Sustain the global Continuous Improvement knowledge base and Continuous Improvement capabilities implementation in the site.
• Establish Continuous Improvement governance for project selection, prioritization, and alignment with business goals.
• Create, implement and continuously use global Continuous Improvement standards and feedback with improvement points.
• Participate in global Continuous Improvement networks and production wheels, to promote standardization and operational excellence.
• Sustain Continuous Improvement programs and tools, delivering positive impact to the bottom-line of the site.
• Facilitate frontline engagement via Gemba walks (Go-Look-See), Kaizen events (RIE/Blitz), and workshops.
• Lead and participate in benchmarking and best practice exchanges within TLG and local industry chambers.

Role Context

Play your part in our team succeeding. The objective of LEGO Continuous Improvement (LCI) is to support The LEGO Group in its strategic priorities by building a sustainable continuous improvement mindset across the company. The foremost critical success factor for implementing a Continuous Improvement mindset is leadership commitment.

Leadership & Main Challenges

The LEGO Continuous Improvement Director is part of the site’s Leadership Team and is accountable for the success of American Manufacturing. The position is responsible for setting the Vision for Continuous Improvement at the site according to the global strategy, leading all aspects of the local LCI team, coordinating resources, and mentoring to achieve objectives in the agenda and Continuous Improvement requirements.

• Facilitate discussions and activities at the Strategy Deployment level to improve resource usage efficiency. (Implementing tools, programs, structures, management systems, and approach.)
• Establish a balanced LEGO Continuous Improvement culture within a global organization aimed at bringing value, scalability, and flexibility.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

• Experience influencing and being a member of a strategic network.
• Experience operating in a Leadership Team.
• Experience in leading Manufacturing Excellence Systems.
• Advanced experience of LEAN/TPS/CI/Six Sigma.
• Experience delivering impact in P&L through Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work and influence at senior leadership level.
• Ability to initiate and lead change and innovation, strong change management skills.
• English fluent level.
• Ability to apply change management techniques to move a Business Unit into new working methods and new mindsets.
• Note: This position is based at our LEGO NL manufacturing factory located in Cienega de Flores. This is not a remote position.

Application & Benefits

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw our jobs at any time. If you’re interested, please apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

• Family Care – enhanced paid leave options.
• Insurances – life and disability insurance.
• Wellbeing – access to Headspace App and wellbeing programs.
• Colleague Discount – generous colleague discount from day one.
• Bonus – eligible for bonus when goals are reached.
• Your workplace – location noted in the advert; details confirmed upon joining.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds. The LEGO Group participates in the annual Play Day and is dedicated to a sustainable future and the mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to participate in Child Safeguarding Background Screening. We conduct drug screening as part of our drug-free workplace policy. We strive to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to all users and can assist with accessibility needs via the HR Service Desk.

Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO team today.