Senior Principal Lean Deployment

The Role:

Our client, an international medical device company, is seeing an experienced Lean leader to collaborate with C level leadership, to develop and drive ongoing process improvements within the organization's Lean framework and strategic roadmap.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead transformation initiatives in critical operational areas.
• Utilize structured problem-solving techniques and process mapping to assess challenges, develop solutions, and oversee execution.
• Enhance and implement tiered visual and daily management systems to optimize factory operations.
• Organize and lead rapid-improvement workshops to generate immediate, lasting efficiencies on the production floor.
• Evaluate and refine transactional processes to reduce inefficiencies, enhance productivity, and cut costs.
• Provide training on Lean methodologies, including daily operations management, structured problem-solving, workplace organization (6S), quick changeover (SMED), inventory control (Kanban), and operational equipment efficiency.
• Share best practices and benchmarking insights from both internal and external sources.
• Drive measurable improvements in key performance areas: safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.
• Proven experience to engage both leadership and frontline teams in Lean deployment**.**
• Demonstrated history of delivering sustainable operational improvements.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments with a strong emphasis on Lean methodologies.
• Expertise in rolling out Lean frameworks, achieving measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and supply chain agility.
• Proficiency in value stream enhancement techniques such as quick changeover (SMED), visual and daily management, standard work, and continuous improvement tools.
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with a proactive mindset and decision-making ability.
• Effective at influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Project management certification (PMP) or equivalent experience is desirable.