Lean Transformation Lead (Austin) | Continuous Improvement

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Austin, Texas is seeking a Business Excellence Manager 2 to drive lean and six sigma initiatives across the organization. You’ll lead continuous improvement projects, coach teams, and align with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of related experience, an Industrial Engineering degree, and proven ability to guide cross-functional programs, optimize processes, and deliver sustainable value.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 5 years of related experience.
• Engineering Degree – Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Must be able to guide direct projects based on business initiatives and customer needs.
• Management skills and technical experience on Finance, HR, Materials and Operations activities.
• Demonstrates detailed expertise situations and multiple area.
• Comprehends the strategic impact of the function across sites.

Responsibilities

• Work as a change agent and drive lean and six sigma activities as defined in the GBE A3.
• Applying and deploying Flex Lean Enterprise Values across the entire organization.
• In charge of eliminating waste and creating value by reducing variation in the processes to achieve sustainable results throughout the organization and segment.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) techniques, initiate process improvements, cycle time reductions, cost reductions and other activities aimed at reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities in the process.
• Drive and Yokoten the identified best practices based on the accord timelines.
• Create and validate processes/standards based on standard work and BPs.
• Conduct Industrial Engineering, lean and six sigma training and accelerate the proliferation of Lean Continuous Improvement culture throughout the organization by co-guiding and co-facilitating Lean Deployment.
• Perform assessment of CIMT Operation/Supply chain/Office and drive initiatives to close gaps.
• Diligently participate in the selection and executions of lean and six sigma projects.
• For assigned special project/segment/customer priorities to formulate and propose strategy of Lean.
• Transformation. Coach and facilitate Lean Transformation activities through Kaizen workshops and Small Group Activities.
• Incentive a participation and training of Flex Employees, Suppliers and Customers.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Industrial Engineering

Project Management

Change Management

Leadership

Education

Engineering Degree – Industrial Engineering preferred

Job description

Flex in Austin, Texas is seeking a Business Excellence Manager 2 to drive lean and six sigma initiatives across the organization. You’ll lead continuous improvement projects, coach teams, and align with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of related experience, an Industrial Engineering degree, and proven ability to guide cross-functional programs, optimize processes, and deliver sustainable value.