Senior Lean Coach for Manufacturing Excellence

Wabtec; Las Vegas (NV); Presencial; USD 79.000 - 113.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wabtec is seeking a seasoned Lean Operations leader to drive continuous improvement across a Las Vegas facility. You will coach leaders, implement the Wabtec Management System, and lead kaizen events and value stream mapping to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Travel ~10% is required, with a focus on building lean capabilities and sustainable results. You will report to the Group Lean Leader and work closely with plant leadership, frontline associates, and the broader CI organization

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading lean transformation initiatives in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and develop leaders across an organization.
• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing and TPS principles.
• Experience implementing pull systems, flow, kanban, and lean practices.
• Strong project and program management with measurable results.

Responsabilidades

• Coach plant leaders to strengthen lean leadership and execution of CI initiatives.
• Lead implementation and sustainability of the Wabtec Management System.
• Facilitate Daily Management, kaizen events, A3 problem‑solving activities, and value stream mapping.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and satisfaction.
• Mentor teams on standard work, visual management, flow, and waste elimination.
• Travel to sites as needed (≈10%).

Conocimientos

Lean transformation

Change leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Value stream mapping

A3 Problem Solving

Kaizen events

Descripción del empleo

Wabtec is seeking a seasoned Lean Operations leader to drive continuous improvement across a Las Vegas facility. You will coach leaders, implement the Wabtec Management System, and lead kaizen events and value stream mapping to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Travel ~10% is required, with a focus on building lean capabilities and sustainable results. You will report to the Group Lean Leader and work closely with plant leadership, frontline associates, and the broader CI organization