Global Lean Transformation Leader

Clear Destination Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IEWC is seeking a senior lean transformation leader to drive enterprise-wide improvements across global manufacturing, distribution, and admin functions. You will standardize best practices, establish KPIs, and lead cross-regional teams to achieve measurable cost savings and performance gains.

You will facilitate kaizen events, mentor CI practitioners, and manage complex programs spanning facilities and regions, ensuring safety and quality benchmarks are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5-7+ years leading lean/continuous improvement in global manufacturing or distribution.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation programs and cost savings.
• Expertise in kaizen events, value stream mapping, and standard work.
• Certifications preferred (Lean, Six Sigma, PM).
• Experience with global operations, multi-site coordination, and cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate enterprise-level lean transformation initiatives across manufacturing, distribution, and admin functions.
• Lead kaizen events, workshops, and problem-solving across sites and regions.
• Establish and sustain global KPIs, tiered management systems, and visual performance management.
• Drive data-informed decision-making through analytics and trend analysis.
• Lead root cause analysis to reduce waste and improve process capability.
• Develop and standardize SOPs aligned with safety, quality, and excellence.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Kaizen Event Facilitation

Value Stream Mapping

5S

DMAIC Problem Solving

PDCA

Setup Reduction

TPM

Daily Management System

ERP experience (SAP)

MS Office 365

Data visualization tools

Project/Program management

Facility layout/design

Material flow optimization

Cross-cultural change management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office 365

Data visualization tools

Job description

IEWC is seeking a senior lean transformation leader to drive enterprise-wide improvements across global manufacturing, distribution, and admin functions. You will standardize best practices, establish KPIs, and lead cross-regional teams to achieve measurable cost savings and performance gains.

You will facilitate kaizen events, mentor CI practitioners, and manage complex programs spanning facilities and regions, ensuring safety and quality benchmarks are met.