Lean Transformation Coach for Manufacturing Excellence

Wabtec Corporation; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Las Vegas is seeking a senior Lean Operations Value Stream Coach to lead the site’s lean transformation, develop leadership capabilities, and embed continuous improvement into daily processes.

You will coach plant leaders, implement the Wabtec Management System, facilitate kaizen events and Daily Management, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading lean transformation initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success driving organizational change and developing lean leadership capabilities across all levels of an organization.
• Deep understanding and practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
• Experience implementing and sustaining pull systems, flow, kanban, and other lean operating practices.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, mentor, and develop leaders and teams through hands‑on engagement.
• Experience facilitating kaizen events, Daily Management systems, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Strong project and program management experience with a track record of delivering measurable results.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred.
• Prior manufacturing leadership experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and gain buy‑in from stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop plant leaders to strengthen lean leadership capabilities, change management skills, and execution of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead implementation and sustainability of the Wabtec Management System and associated lean operating disciplines.
• Facilitate Daily Management processes, kaizen events, A3 problem‑solving activities, and value stream mapping workshops.
• Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute continuous improvement strategies focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Coach teams on standard work, visual management, flow, pull systems, and waste elimination principles.
• Monitor operational performance and support achievement of production, efficiency, and business objectives.
• Build organizational capability through training, mentoring, and hands‑on application of lean tools and methodologies.
• Lead and support strategic initiatives assigned by the Group Lean Leader and broader Operations leadership team.

Skills

Lean leadership

Change management

TPS knowledge

Kaizen

A3 problem-solving

Value stream mapping

Coaching

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Travel 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Las Vegas is seeking a senior Lean Operations Value Stream Coach to lead the site’s lean transformation, develop leadership capabilities, and embed continuous improvement into daily processes.

You will coach plant leaders, implement the Wabtec Management System, facilitate kaizen events and Daily Management, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.