Lean Transformation Program Lead

Freudenberg; New Hampshire; Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Freudenberg is seeking a Lean Program Manager to lead transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity improvements. You will apply lean tools to identify opportunities, plan and facilitate Kaizen events, and establish clear objectives, KPIs, and sustainment plans.

The role requires senior hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, root-cause analysis and DMAIC.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, Lean, Continuous Improvement, or related discipline with measurable results.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects from problem identification through implementation, measurement, and sustainment.

Aufgaben

• Lead Lean transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and overall operational performance.
• Plan and facilitate Kaizen events, value stream improvements, and structured problem-solving activities that deliver measurable and sustainable results.
• Own high-impact improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation, establishing clear objectives, timelines, KPIs, financial impact, and sustainment plans.
• Partner across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functions to solve complex operational challenges and influence change without direct authority.
• Strengthen operational discipline through Lean practices including daily management, standard work, visual management, 5S, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement systems.
• Build Lean capability throughout the organization by coaching leaders and employees, delivering training, and creating accountability and ownership for continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen events

Value stream mapping

5S

Standard work

Root-cause analysis

DMAIC

Leadership

Facilitation

Influencing

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Freudenberg is seeking a Lean Program Manager to lead transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity improvements. You will apply lean tools to identify opportunities, plan and facilitate Kaizen events, and establish clear objectives, KPIs, and sustainment plans.

The role requires senior hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, root-cause analysis and DMAIC.