Director, Global Lean Execution

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The Brink’s Company (NYSE:

BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers, and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 51 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries.

We believe in building partnerships that secure commerce and doing that requires fostering an engaged culture that values people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. We build a sense of belonging, so all employees feel respected, safe, and valued, and we provide equal opportunity to participate and grow.

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.

• Design and deploy a scalable Lean capability framework that embeds scientific thinking, daily management, and continuous improvement behaviors across all levels of the organization.
• Coach and mentor leaders and teams in core Lean concepts (e.g., PDCA, A3 thinking, tiered daily management) to build problem‑solving muscle and drive cultural transformation.
• Establish systems for measuring and sustaining Lean maturity that reinforce learning and accountability.
• Integrate Lean capability building into strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and cross‑functional collaboration.
• 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.

• 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 desirable but not required.
• Experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial operations environment 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.

Thank you for considering applying for this position. To be considered, you must complete the entire application process, including answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature. Upon completion, you will receive an email confirming receipt, and we will review all candidates and notify you of your status.

Brink’s is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. Brink’s maintains a drug‑free workplace.