Director, Global Lean Execution

Brink's Inc • Coppell, TX

81d

About The Position

We are building a high-impact Lean Capability team to accelerate enterprise-wide transformation. As a Lean Capability Development Leader, you will architect and lead the deployment of a global system that builds problem-solving capability, embeds scientific thinking, and drives cultural change. This role is central to shaping how our organization learns, improves, and sustains excellence. You will collaborate across regions and functions to coach leaders, design scalable development pathways, and integrate Lean behaviors into daily operations. This is your opportunity to influence how we build capability, lead change, and create lasting impact through continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in operations management with a focus on lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills, with an ability to translate vision into actionable initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience translating lean concepts to business process, digital, and commercial work content is desirable, but not expected.
• Experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial operations environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience translating lean concepts to business process, digital, and commercial work content.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a scalable Lean capability framework that embeds scientific thinking, daily management, and continuous improvement behaviors across all levels of the organization.
• Coach and mentor leaders and teams in core Lean concepts (e.g. PDCA, A3 thinking, tiered daily management) to build problem-solving muscle and drive cultural transformation.
• Establish systems for measuring and sustaining Lean maturity, that reinforce learning and accountability.
• Integrate Lean capability building into strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and cross-functional collaboration.
• Be a visible champion of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Lead by example to create a proactive, hands-on culture of Lean execution.
• Help embed Lean practices into daily work to sustain results over time.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Drug-free workplace
• Opportunities for skill development
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Support for reasonable accommodations during the hiring process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees