Lean Transformation Manager

Lead Transformation, Not Events

If you’re a true Lean leader
, you already know the difference, anyone can run Kaizen events. Very few can transform a site, influence senior leadership, and deliver sustained results. That’s exactly what this role is built for.

This isn’t a “support” CI role.

You will own the transformation agenda:

• Direct line to the Site Director and leadership team.
• Full responsibility for shaping and driving the site’s Lean strategy.
• Authority to influence what gets worked on—and what doesn’t.
• A mandate to deliver real, measurable business impact (not activity metrics)

If you’ve ever been frustrated by:

• Leadership that “talks Lean” but doesn’t commit.
• Kaizen events that don’t stick.
• CI roles with no real influence.

…this is the environment you’ve been looking for.

Own the Transformation:

• Build and drive a site-wide Lean roadmap aligned to business strategy (Hoshin Kanri).
• Partner directly with the Site Director to prioritize the highest-impact opportunities.
• Drive measurable gains across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.

Lead Where It Matters:

• Facilitate high-impact Kaizen events focused on flow, constraint removal, and cost transformation.
• Target high-volume, high-revenue value streams where results matter most.
• Ensure every initiative delivers hard, tracked results—not theoretical improvements.

Be the Change Agent Others Aren’t:

• Challenge leadership teams when needed—and bring them along.
• Embed Lean thinking into daily decisions, not just projects.
• Ensure sustainability through standard work, daily management, and accountability systems.

Build a Lean Culture (Not Just Tools):

• Develop operators, supervisors, and leaders into capable problem solvers.
• Coach the organization on how to think, not just what to do.
• Create a pipeline of future Lean leaders across the site.

You’re not just certified. You’ve delivered results:

• Experienced Lean Black Belt / CI Leader in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of driving measurable improvements (cost, throughput, lead time, etc.).
• Deep expertise in:
  • Value Stream Transformation.
  • Flow & Pull Systems.
  • Hoshin Kanri.
  • SMED, TPM, Standard Work.
  • Daily Management & Visual Systems.

But more importantly:

• You know how to influence leaders who don’t report to you.
• You’ve successfully changed behavior, not just processes.
• You push for impact over activity.

Strong Differentiators:

• Lean systems experience (TPS, Danaher, etc.).
• Advanced problem-solving and analytics (SPC, regression, hypothesis testing).
• Change leadership credentials (PROSCI, Agile, etc.).

The Bottom Line:

• Own a transformation—not just participate in one.
• Build something that actually lasts.
• Operate as a true strategic partner, not a support function.

If you’re already succeeding where you are—but know you could have greater impact in the right environment
—this is that opportunity.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial engineering strongly preferred).
• 3 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with leadership in Kaizen, Continuous Improvement.
• Proficient in Gemba Kaizen, Value Stream Analysis, Visual & Daily Management, Hoshin Kanri, SMED, TPM, Standard Work Development, and 3P Layout.
• Strong ability to facilitate Kaizen Events on these methods and tools and helping to identify future Lean minded personnel.
• Proficiency leading cost reduction and process flow improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Kaizen tools, such as 3P, TAKT Time, Standard Work Combination Sheets, Standard WIP and Kaizen Newspaper.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide leadership and strategic direction as part of the site leadership team.

• Lean Master on TPS or Danaher Business System Certification.
• Project management experience with a proven track record of meeting timelines or proactively adjusting to achieve planned goals.
• Agile certification such as SCALE.
• Change management such as PROSCI certification.
• Strong analytical background - SPC, Hypothesis Testing, Regression, and Correlation Analysis.
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