Lean Practitioner - Manufacturing

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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment:
We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Join the Malarkey team, innovators in roofing technology with pioneering rubberized asphalt shingles designed for superior durability and sustainability. At Malarkey, we take pride in our most important asset - our employees.

We’re seeking a Lean Practitioner who s ready to be part of our mission to manufacture and deliver innovative, performance-driven building products with unmatched service and integrity. Our focus is creating longer-lasting, environmentally responsible roofing solutions that can withstand all weather conditions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Lean Practitioner leads enterprise-level Lean transformation initiatives to drive operational excellence, eliminate waste, and improve quality, delivery, and cost performance. This role serves as a subject-matter expert, coach, and change leader, enabling teams to adopt Lean thinking and sustainable continuous improvement practices across the organization.

WHAT YOU LL ACCOMPLISH

• Lead Lean Transformation:
  Develop and execute Lean strategies using our BEOS that align with business objectives and work cross-functionally to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, productivity, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Coach and Mentor:
  Guide leaders, managers, and frontline teams in applying Lean principles, tools, and behaviors (e.g., value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, problem-solving, standard work, visual management).
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement:
  Lead cross-functional improvement events focused on root cause identification and loss/waste elimination while implementing sustainable solutions.
• Performance Measurement:
  Deliver measurable improvement for business objectives such as safety, quality, lead time, OEE, cost, productivity, OTIF, and engagement.
• Standardization:
  Promote standard work practices, process stability, and operational discipline throughout the organization.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Field of Study Preferred: Engineering, Quality, Operations, Business, or a related field is required.

Required

Work Experience:

5 years of experience in Lean deployment, operations excellence, quality, or process improvement roles supporting manufacturing or operations.

Travel Requirements: N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Proven record of leading successful Lean transformations or large-scale improvement initiatives.
• ASQ, PMP, or other certifications preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification strongly preferred. Formal training in Lean methodologies (Toyota Production System, Shingo, etc.).
• A strong understanding and practice of Lean principles, systems, and behaviors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent facilitation, communication, and coaching abilities for all levels of the organization.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to respirators. Employees who are required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative…