Job Description Summary
The Senior Lean Project Manager is responsible for delivering plant-wide Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost related improvements through owning Roadmap action implementations and strict follow-up of Kaizen newspaper. Approaching the Value Stream Target Conditions by eliminating Safety risks, implementing zero-defect culture and connecting processes to reach laminar flow and WIP/LT reduction. Coordinate and teach the organization of Daily Management System, Standard Work, Pull system, 5S and all other Lean tool and methods to accelerate the Lean transformation.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinate Kaizen events in line with the Plant Roadmap schedule.
- Support transactional Kaizens to improve information lead time and foster a collaborative culture between Operations and other functions.
- Coordinate follow-up actions for all Roadmap items and ensure Kaizen is established in all production areas.
- Lead Lean improvement projects from definition through implementation and follow-up.
- Establish new plant-wide Lean projects and monitor the daily performance of implemented ones.
- Teach fundamental Lean principles (e.g., laminar flow and pull) in manufacturing, and help the organization understand how shopfloor KPIs connect to plant-level KPIs across all SQDCP aspects.
- Support the implementation of Lean Production System elements; regularly coordinate plant self-assessments and manage action plans to reach higher maturity levels.
- Coach all organizational levels and staff members on achieving their goals while maintaining Lean principles.
- Prepare presentation materials for regular Lean reviews and present them to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Execute the Plant Roadmap by coaching and supporting all Lean Leaders across all CoEs.
- Rigorously follow up on Kaizen implementation through regular (30/60/90-day) Gemba walks, monitor results, and report to the Staff and Plant Manager.
- Organize and lead Kaizen events in accordance with the Plant Roadmap and changing business needs.
- Ensure Lean tools (such as Standard Work, 5S, etc.) are properly used in the defined areas.
- Create regular (weekly, monthly, quarterly) reports for the Staff and Senior Leadership Team on Roadmap implementation progress, based on factual data, including line-level and plant-level KPIs, completed actions, and reasons for any delays.
- Lead the Plant Roadmap and drive cross-functional results.
- Involve and engage all organizational levels in Kaizen events, promoting creativity and openness in a psychologically safe environment.
- Promote Lean culture by teaching Lean tools and methods—from direct workers to Staff members—through Gemba walks and trainings, and ensure a proper understanding of Kaizen.
- Actively participate in mandatory EHS trainings and events.
- Comply with EHS rules and encourage others to do the same.
- Immediately report incidents and near-misses to line management and the EHS department.
- Immediately stop operations when life-threatening or serious injury risks are identified.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college Engineering field of study
- Experience: Significant hands-on experience in Lean deployment and driving changes in production shop floor through strategic projects
Desired Characteristics
- Ability to develop and motivate a high-involvement team through commitment to meeting customer and organization demands
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task, manage projects, and work independently in fast-paced environment
- Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
- Demonstrated commitment for process improvement
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No