Remote Global Lean Transformation Leader

Wabtec Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance bonus

Annual bonus

Health

Welfare

Retirement

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Group Lean Leader who will report to the CVP of Continuous Improvement. You will lead Value Stream Coaches and partner with operations teams to drive lean transformation across manufacturing and value streams, improving speed, delivery, quality, and productivity through the Wabtec Management System.

The role requires a BS in a related field, 10+ years leading lean transformations, strong communication, cross-functional leadership, and travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Lean Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum ten additional years of experience leading teams in a lean transformation across the organization.
• Deep faith in lean principles with a TPS-type transformation track record beyond a tool-based initiative.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with interpersonal leadership abilities.
• Clear thinker able to analyze and resolve complex problems.
• Ability to lead programs/projects with stakeholder buy-in in a matrix environment.
• Established project management skills in documenting, planning, and stabilizing programs.
• Experience leading cross-functional or geographically dispersed teams; mentoring and coaching abilities.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Be an engaged business partner to Operations Leaders and implement lean vision to improve customer experience and cycle time.
• Deliver performance excellence through execution of lean initiatives and coaching of standard work and problem solving.
• Develop and execute lean plans across global operations; drive KPIs and problem-solving across functions.
• Coach executives in lean methodology, Hoshin Kanri, and strategic deployment.
• Support establishment of standards, metrics, training, kaizen, and after-action reviews.
• Develop the Wabtec Management System as a trusted source of operating practices.

Skills

Lean leadership

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Mentoring & coaching

Travel up to 75%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Lean Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Group Lean Leader who will report to the CVP of Continuous Improvement. You will lead Value Stream Coaches and partner with operations teams to drive lean transformation across manufacturing and value streams, improving speed, delivery, quality, and productivity through the Wabtec Management System.

The role requires a BS in a related field, 10+ years leading lean transformations, strong communication, cross-functional leadership, and travel up to 75%.