Site Lean Champion

Role Summary

The Site Lean Champion leads Lean 4.0 implementation across production, quality, and laboratory areas. They coach site leadership and front-line teams to build Lean problem-solving capabilities, use data and digital tools to drive performance, and ensure process consistency and compliance. They collaborate with Quality and Operations to optimize workflows, support laboratories, and align with the global Lean 4.0 strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of Lean 4.0 practices across production, quality, and laboratory areas.
• Facilitate the deployment of core Lean systems such as Tier Management, Standard Work, Visual Management, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen events.
• Act as a coach for site leadership and front-line teams to build Lean and problem-solving capabilities.
• Use data and digital tools to analyze performance, identify improvement opportunities, and track progress.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations to improve quality systems and ensure process consistency and compliance.
• Support laboratories in optimizing workflows, reducing errors, and improving turnaround times through Lean and digital methods.
• Work effectively with external consultants and internal stakeholders to implement improvement initiatives quickly and sustainably.
• Lead communication, engagement, and recognition activities to strengthen the Lean culture at the site.
• Ensure alignment with the Lean 4.0 global strategy, sharing best practices and lessons learned across sites.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Operations Management, or a related field; minimum 5 years of experience (8-12 years preferred) in Operational Excellence, Lean Transformation, or Quality Systems improvement within manufacturing or laboratory environments. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Preferred: Lean Green Belt certification; Lean Black Belt desirable.
• Required: Demonstrated experience improving quality systems and laboratory operations through Lean methodologies.
• Required: Strong analytical skills and ability to use digital tools (dashboards, data analysis software) to drive insights and performance improvements.
• Required: Proven track record of successfully implementing Lean initiatives that deliver measurable results in productivity, quality, and engagement.
• Required: Experience working collaboratively with consultants and cross-functional teams to implement solutions rapidly and effectively.
• Required: Excellent facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Required: Hands-on problem solver with strong facilitation and leadership skills.
• Required: Digital mindset with ability to interpret data and leverage technology for improvement.
• Required: Collaborative approach with strong influencing and coaching capability.
• Required: Results-driven and resilient in implementing change at all organizational levels.
• Required: Commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.