Location: This is a remote based role from anywhere in Europe.
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Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Lean Transformation
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Lead deployment of the company鈥檚 Lean operating system across manufacturing, distribution, and commercial functions
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Establish and manage a Kaizen pipeline aligned to strategic priorities and value streams
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Drive enterprise initiatives that improve SQDIPC performance
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Embed Lean thinking and structured problem-solving to support long-term cultural transformation
Kaizen Leadership & Execution
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Lead and facilitate high-impact Kaizen events across operational and transactional processes
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Identify improvement opportunities through value stream mapping, Gemba observation, and data analysis
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Develop and execute rapid improvement plans to accelerate performance
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Ensure improvements are standardized, sustained, and scalable
Capability Building
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Build organizational Lean capability through coaching, training, and mentorship
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Develop Lean champions and continuous improvement practitioners across the network
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Foster a culture of disciplined problem-solving
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams to drive initiatives
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Align Lean efforts with business strategy and operational priorities
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Collaborate with senior leaders (e.g., Operational Excellence, Procurement, PMO) to ensure enterprise alignment
Governance & Performance Management
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Establish KPIs, dashboards, and governance structures to track progress
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Drive accountability and ensure sustainability of improvement initiatives
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Report progress and insights to senior leadership
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Qualifications
Experience
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10+ years leading Lean transformations in manufacturing or supply chain environments
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Proven success implementing TPS/Lean across multi-site operations
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Demonstrated impact on SQDIPC performance metrics
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Experience leading Kaizen events across both operational and transactional functions
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Strong track record partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Technical Expertise
- Deep knowledge of Lean/TPS tools and methodologies including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Flow/Pull Systems
Leadership Capabilities
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Strong change leadership and transformation skills
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Ability to influence and coach at all organizational levels
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Excellent facilitation, communication, and business acumen
Education
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Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
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Lean certification (e.g., Black Belt, Lean Practitioner) preferred
Travel: 60%+