Lean Transformation Leader

Wabtec Corporation; Maxton (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in North Carolina is seeking a Lean Leader to drive lean transformation across the Friction Product Line, focusing on standard work, daily management, and problem-solving.

You will coach leaders, implement WMS, and develop capabilities across geographically dispersed teams, delivering improvements in cycle time, quality, and delivery. The role requires 10+ years of manufacturing Lean experience and strong TPS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 10+ years leading Lean transformations within manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of TPS principles including servant leadership & pull/standard work.
• Proven ability to lead through influence, coaching and teaching.
• Strong project and program management across matrixed orgs.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean team and plant leadership to strengthen Lean expertise and change management.
• Develop and execute the site's Lean strategy to improve cycle time, on-time delivery, quality.
• Implement and sustain Lean principles, daily management, standard work and disciplined problem-solving.
• Coach leaders on Lean methodologies: Hoshin Kanri, Kaizen, A3, value stream mapping, Kanban, visual management.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Wabtec Management System (WMS).
• Build organizational capability through rapid improvement cycles that increase engagement and pace of change.
• Deliver strategic Lean initiatives and business objectives set by Group Lean Leadership.

Skills

Lean leadership

TPS knowledge

change management

project management

cross-functional leadership

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in North Carolina is seeking a Lean Leader to drive lean transformation across the Friction Product Line, focusing on standard work, daily management, and problem-solving.

You will coach leaders, implement WMS, and develop capabilities across geographically dispersed teams, delivering improvements in cycle time, quality, and delivery. The role requires 10+ years of manufacturing Lean experience and strong TPS knowledge.