Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement Leader

Great Dane; Brazil (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking a Lean Operational Excellence Leader to drive lean deployment across the plant, mentor managers, and coordinate waste-reduction initiatives. You will ensure processes are documented, lean, and capable, while leading governance and gate management reporting to plant leadership.

Responsibilities include daily lean audits, coaching teams, and advancing change management to cascade lean throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, management or business.
• 3–5+ years in engineering/manufacturing or related fields.
• Strong process thinking and continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to motivate others.
• Coaching/leadership experience; Lean exposure is desired.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean implementation across the value stream and drive waste reduction.
• Establish processes to detect, record and reduce waste affecting quality, throughput and cost.
• Coach leaders and line workers in lean methods and change management.
• Develop and manage lean gates, metrics reporting and governance for plant leadership.
• Conduct daily lean process audits and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate continuous improvement projects and data analysis of waste trends.

Skills

Process thinking

Communication skills

Coaching / leadership

MS Office (advanced Excel)

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team motivation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel (advanced data functions)

Job description

Great Dane is seeking a Lean Operational Excellence Leader to drive lean deployment across the plant, mentor managers, and coordinate waste-reduction initiatives. You will ensure processes are documented, lean, and capable, while leading governance and gate management reporting to plant leadership.

Responsibilities include daily lean audits, coaching teams, and advancing change management to cascade lean throughout the facility.