Lean Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the lean transformation within Hermosillo Works to achieve operating goals using KPI-based performance management.
• Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions including technicians, support staff, and the leadership team to help progress our lean culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Be a champion of Kaizen and facilitate Kaizen events to drive improvements using Pull, Kanban, Standard Work, 5S and Single-Piece Flow.
• Teach, promote, and practice the Systematic Approach to Lean @ GE and build Kaizen capability.
• Participate in daily management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks and Kata coaching cycles.
• Coach teams using the Kata process to drive daily rapid experiments and problem solving in a systematic way.
• Expected travel 25-30%.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations and /or Training.
• Strong lean manufacturing background.
• At least 5 years of experience in similar position.
• Strong experience in implementation of lean,

• Experience with Lean Transformation, Principles & Tools
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborator
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker