Lean Transformation Manager

Prysmian; Washington; Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Prysmian is seeking a true Lean Transformation leader to own the site’s Lean strategy and drive sustained improvements. You will partner with top site leadership to prioritize opportunities, deliver measurable gains, and embed Lean thinking into daily decisions.

This role demands hands-on Kaizen execution, coaching of operators and leaders, and the ability to influence across organizational levels to ensure lasting impact.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (industrial engineering preferred).
• 3-5 years in manufacturing with Kaizen/Continuous Improvement leadership.
• Proficient in Gemba Kaizen, Value Stream Analysis, Visual & Daily Management, Hoshin Kanri, SMED, TPM, Standard Work Development, and 3P Layout.
• Capable of facilitating Kaizen Events and identifying Lean-minded personnel.
• Experience leading cost reduction and process flow improvements.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive lasting behavioral changes.

Aufgaben

• Own the transformation agenda and Lean roadmap.
• Partner with Site Director to prioritize opportunities and drive gains in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.
• Lead high-impact Kaizen events focused on flow and cost transformation.
• Ensure initiatives deliver measurable, tracked results.
• Embed Lean thinking into daily decisions with standard work and daily management.
• Build a pipeline of Lean leaders across the site.

Kenntnisse

Lean Black Belt

CI Leader

Value Stream Transformation

Flow & Pull Systems

Hoshin Kanri

SMED & TPM

Daily Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering (industrial engineering preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers **thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables** and **systems for power transmission and distribution** , as well as **medium low voltage cables** for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of **optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity** for **voice, video, and data transmission** for the **telecommunication sector** .

We are almost 29,000 employees, across 52 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Make Your Mark at Prysmian! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVx-NAGfjEs&feature=embtitle)

**Lead Transformation, Not Events**

If you're a **true Lean leader**, you already know the difference, anyone can run Kaizen events. Very few can **transform a site, influence senior leadership, and deliver sustained results.** That's exactly what this role is built for.

**Why This Role Will Stand Out to You** **- This isn't a "support" CI role.**

• Own the transformation agenda.
• Direct line to the Site Director and leadership team
• Full responsibility for shaping and driving the site’s Lean strategy
• Authority to influence what gets worked on-and what doesn’t
• A mandate to deliver real, measurable business impact (not activity metrics)

If you've ever been frustrated by:

• Leadership that "talks Lean" but doesn't commit
• Kaizen events that don't stick
• CI roles with no real influence

...this is the environment you've been looking for.

**What You'll Actually Do**

**Own the Transformation**

**Build and drive a site-wide Lean roadmap aligned to business strategy (Hoshin Kanri)**

• Partner directly with the Site Director to prioritize the highest-impact opportunities
• Drive measurable gains across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth

**Lead Where It Matters**

• Facilitate high-impact Kaizen events focused on flow, constraint removal, and cost transformation
• Target high-volume, high-revenue value streams where results matter most
• Ensure every initiative delivers hard, tracked results-not theoretical improvements

**Be the Change Agent Others Aren't**

• Challenge leadership teams when needed-and bring them along
• Embed Lean thinking into daily decisions, not just projects
• Ensure sustainability through standard work, daily management, and accountability systems

**Build a Lean Culture (Not Just Tools)**

• Develop operators, supervisors, and leaders into capable problem solvers
• Coach the organization on how to think, not just what to do
• Create a pipeline of future Lean leaders across the site

**What You Bring (And What We're Really Looking For)**

You're not just certified. You've delivered results:

• Experienced Lean Black Belt / CI Leader in manufacturing
• Proven track record of driving measurable improvements (cost, throughput, lead time, etc.)
• Deep expertise in:
  • Value Stream Transformation
  • Flow & Pull Systems
  • Hoshin Kanri
  • SMED, TPM, Standard Work
  • Daily Management & Visual Systems
• You know how to influence leaders who don't report to you
• You've successfully changed behavior, not just processes
• You push for impact over activity

**Strong Differentiators**

• Lean systems experience (TPS, Danaher, etc.)
• Advanced problem-solving and analytics (SPC, regression, hypothesis testing)
• Change leadership credentials (PROSCI, Agile, etc.)

**The Bottom Line**

• Own a transformation-not just participate in one
• Build something that actually lasts
• Operate as a true strategic partner, not a support function

If you're already succeeding where you are-but know you could have greater impact in the right environment -this is that opportunity.

**Required Competencies, Education, and Experience:**

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (industrial engineering strongly preferred)
• 3 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with leadership in Kaizen, Continuous Improvement.
• Proficient in Gemba Kaizen, Value Stream Analysis, Visual & Daily Management, Hoshin Kanri, SMED, TPM, Standard Work Development, and 3P Layout.
• Strong ability to facilitate Kaizen Events on these methods and tools and helping to identify future Lean minded personnel.
• Proficiency leading cost reduction and process flow improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Kaizen tools, such as 3P, TAKT Time, Standard Work Combination Sheets, Standard WIP and Kaizen Newspaper.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide leadership and strategic direction as part of the si