Prysmian
manufacturing
LeanTransformationManager
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“Lean Transformation Manager at Prysmian. Skills: Lean Transformation, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Problem Solving. Build and drive a site-wide Lean roadmap. Prioritize the highest-impact opportunities”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver sustained results; Own the transformation agenda; Deliver real, measurable business impact; Drive measurable gains across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth; Ensure every initiative delivers hard, tracked results; Ensure sustainability through standard work, daily management, and accountability systems; Build something that actually lasts; Operate as a true strategic partner
Industry & Context.
Advanced problem-solving; Problem-solving skills, such as 5-Whys, 8D, Shainin, etc.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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., 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.
Nice to Have
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., analytical background - SPC, Hypothesis Testing, Regression, and Correlation Analysis., Problem-solving skills, such as 5-Whys, 8D, Shainin, etc.
What You'll Do.
Build and drive a site-wide Lean roadmap
Prioritize the highest-impact opportunities
Drive measurable gains across Safety
Facilitate high-impact Kaizen events
high-revenue value streams
Ensure every initiative delivers hard
Challenge leadership teams when needed
Embed Lean thinking into daily decisions
Ensure sustainability through standard work
and leaders into capable problem solvers
Coach the organization on how to think
Create a pipeline of future Lean leaders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner directly with the Site Director; Influence senior leadership; Challenge leadership teams; Bring leadership teams along; Provide leadership and strategic direction as part of the site leadership team
Process & Methodology
Project management experience
Full Job Description
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers **thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables** and **systems for power transmission and distribution** , as well as **medium low voltage cables** for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of **optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity** for **voice, video, and data transmission** for the **telecommunication sector**. We are almost 29,000 employees, across 52 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. [Make Your Mark at Prysmian! ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVx-NAGfjEs&feature=embtitle) # **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. ## **Why This Role Will Stand Out to You** \- 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. ## **What You’ll Actually Do** ### **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, Qualit
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