Manager, Lean (m/f/d)

Belden; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Belden is seeking a Lean Manager in Ohio to drive Lean initiatives and foster a strong Lean culture within the organization. The role involves creating a sustainable Lean roadmap and training teams on Lean principles like 5S and Kaizen. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and fluency in both German and English. Belden offers a dynamic working environment focused on innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Lean implementation within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of sustaining Lean systems and culture.
• Fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a sustainable Lean roadmap aligned with plant goals.
• Foster a Lean culture through training and coaching.
• Monitor Lean KPIs and drive improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean implementation

Change management

Coaching

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Master's preferred

Tools

MS-Office

SAP

Job description

Innovation Starts With You

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

(m/f/d)

Tasks and objectives

• Creating a sustainable and robust Lean organization, embedding Lean principles into our culture, and driving continuous improvement across all levels of the plant.
• Develop and implement a long-term Lean roadmap aligned with plant goals.
• Establish and maintain a robust Lean management system and daily accountability processes.
• Champion Lean principles such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, TPM, and Standard Work.

Cultural Transformation

• Foster a plant-wide Lean culture through coaching, training, and hands‑on leadership.
• Engage all levels of the organization to build ownership and commitment to Lean practices.
• Promote a mindset of structured problem solving and root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, A3, 8D, PDCA).
• Identify and lead improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Facilitate cross‑functional Kaizen events and workshops.
• Monitor and report on Lean KPIs and progress toward operational excellence.

Training & Capability Building

• Develop and deliver Lean training programs for shopfloor teams, supervisors, and managers.
• Mentor team members to become Lean champions and sustain improvements.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Lean implementation within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven track record of building and sustaining Lean systems and culture.
• Deep knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and change management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Other requirements

• Good MS-Office and SAP knowledge.
• Language skills: Fluency in German and English.
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability.
• Influential character who inspires and motivates others.
• Data-driven decision maker with a bias for action.
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Let’s Create Possibilities Together

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.