Senior Lean Leader

Ingersoll Rand; Enon (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grants

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is searching for a Senior Lean Leader to drive Lean initiatives and operational excellence. This hybrid role emphasizes building Lean capabilities across multiple production sites and requires strong technical knowledge of Lean tools.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's Degree, and excellent facilitation skills. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical and a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Lean/CI in multi-site manufacturing.
• Any Lean-related certification.
• Experience with VSM, A3, 5S, Standard Work, RCA, PDCA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Lean transformation initiatives across multiple factories.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping to evaluate processes.
• Drive company-wide adoption of Lean principles.

Skills

Strong facilitation and communication skills

Technical mastery in applying Lean tools

Strategic thinking and system-level understanding

Data-driven decision making

Operational excellence and continuous improvement

Collaboration and stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving and root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma certification

VSM

A3

5S

Standard Work

RCA

PDCA

Job description

Job Title

Senior Lean Leader

Location

Ivyland, PA (Hybrid)

About Us

Ingersoll Rand has a heritage of technology leadership spanning over 160 years and operates with the energy of a startup. We produce innovative flow‑creation and life‑science technologies, from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gases, and powers, to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Our products, supported by more than 80 brands, serve markets such as life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Lean Leader to drive operational excellence across multiple production sites. In this role, you will lead large‑scale Lean and footprint initiatives, build Lean capability within site teams, and develop internal multipliers—employees who can independently apply Lean tools to sustain long‑term improvements. The purpose of the role is to build an organization that uses Lean tools to drive tangible productivity that supports our financial goals. This position requires deep technical knowledge of Lean tools, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver efficiency improvements, cost reductions, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Lean transformation initiatives across multiple factories.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping to evaluate processes and design future workflows.
• Drive company‑wide adoption of Lean principles through structured deployment.
• Train and develop Lean practitioners to build a network of Lean multipliers.
• Facilitate workshops on A3 problem‑solving, 5S, and other Lean tools.
• Coach plant leaders and CI teams in daily Lean application.
• Lead Kaizen events and improvement projects across sites.
• Ensure consistent Lean methods across factories.
• Analyze KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support leadership in building a continuous improvement culture.
• Communicate progress and resource needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5+ years of experience in Lean/CI in multi‑site manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience in VSM, A3, 5S, Standard Work, RCA, PDCA.
• Any Lean‑related certification.

Core Competencies

• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Technical mastery in applying Lean tools.
• Strategic thinking and system‑level understanding.
• Data‑driven decision making.
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis.

Preferences

• Mechanical engineering degree.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in machining environments.

Travel & Work Arrangements

• Onsite in Ivyland, PA (Hybrid).

What We Offer

Ingersoll Rand offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to empower our employees with the tools and support necessary for health, well‑being, and financial security. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and employee stock grants.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.