Lean Capability Development Leader

We are building a high-impact Lean Capability team to accelerate enterprise-wide transformation. As a Lean Capability Development Leader, you will architect and lead the deployment of a global system that builds problem-solving capability, embeds scientific thinking, and drives cultural change. This role is central to shaping how our organization learns, improves, and sustains excellence.

You will collaborate across regions and functions to coach leaders, design scalable development pathways, and integrate Lean behaviors into daily operations. This is your opportunity to influence how we build capability, lead change, and create lasting impact through continuous improvement.

• Drive the Lean capability strategy - partner with global and cross-functional teams to embed Lean thinking, leadership behaviors, and process discipline into workflows across the enterprise, enabling consistent execution and customer value delivery.
• Model Lean behaviors through action - lead by example in practicing standardized work, daily management, value stream thinking, and structured problem solving, setting the standard for how capability should look in practice.
• Build organizational capability - design, administer, and continuously evolve training programs that equip leaders and teams with the skills to apply Lean principles, ensuring knowledge transfer through both classroom learning and hands‑on application.
• Act as a catalyst for learning and improvement - facilitate Kaizen events, problem‑solving workshops, and value stream mapping sessions that both solve business problems and build internal capability.

• Be a visible champion of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Lead by example to create a proactive, hands‑on culture of Lean execution.
• Help embed Lean practices into daily work to sustain results over time.
• Act as a champion for quality and delivery as a measure of customer success.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in operations management with a focus on lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills, with an ability to translate vision into actionable initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience translating lean concepts to business process, digital, and commercial work content is preferred.

• Leadership:
  Skilled at coaching, mentoring, and building high-performance teams.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Data‑driven approach to identify improvement opportunities and measure results.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works well across functions, regions, and levels to achieve shared objectives.
• Change Management:
  Expertise in leading cultural transformations and embedding lean practices in diverse settings.