Senior Lean Leader

Ingersoll Rand; Southern Pines (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Wellness program

401(k)

Paid time off

Stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an experienced Senior Lean Leader to drive operational excellence across multiple production sites. 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 is to help build an organization that uses lean tools to drive tangible productivity that helps us achieve our financial goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 continuous improvement 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.

Skills

Lean/CI

VSM

A3

5S

Standard Work

RCA

PDCA

Facilitation

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

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.

Senior Lean Leader

Location: Ivyland, PA (Hybrid)

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to making life better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission‑critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gases, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80 brands, our products are used in various end markets including 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 is to help build an organization that uses lean tools to drive tangible productivity that helps us achieve our financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Lean transformation initiatives across several 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 continuous improvement 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).

Benefits

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace the culture of personal ownership. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, wellness programs, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and employee stock grant, among other offerings.