Lean & Operational Excellence Lead

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including insurance,

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive Lean initiatives across the organization. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop and implement transformational plans, and coach teams to sustain improvements using Lean principles.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, change management, and strong interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels. A strong background in manufacturing and Lean tools will be essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proven expertise in Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Strong change management and coaching skills.
• Data-driven problem solving and real-time reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage cross-functional teams in deploying Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Develop transformational plans and management approaches that align with OE objectives.
• Drive change activities by diagnosing current state and coaching teams to implement improvement plans.
• Design Lean-based solutions with stakeholders to promote value-added processes.
• Provide training and coaching on Lean tools to promote knowledge transfer and adherence to standards.
• Support local teams in implementing tactical improvement plans and performance scorecards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Change management

Data analytics

Cross-functional teamwork

Coaching & training

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Independent worker

Education

Lean Manufacturing

Engineering degree

Tools

5S

Kaizen

PDCA

Job description

Bombardier Transportation GmbH is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive Lean initiatives across the organization. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop and implement transformational plans, and coach teams to sustain improvements using Lean principles.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, change management, and strong interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels. A strong background in manufacturing and Lean tools will be essential for success.