Director, Lean Operations

Brink's Inc•Coppell, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brink’s is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Lean Operations to lead the enterprise-wide transformation toward operational excellence. This high-impact role will drive continuous improvement initiatives that elevate performance, increase efficiency, and deliver measurable business results across all lines of business. The ideal candidate will be a change agent, coach, and enterprise partner—bringing Lean principles to life in a complex, service-driven environment. Must be willing to travel 50% to 70% for this role.

Requirements

Visionary Leadership: Ability to translate strategic direction into actionable plans with clear KPIs and outcomes.
Operational Grit: Willingness to engage directly with operations teams, lead from the front, and model Lean behaviors.
Influence & Collaboration: Strong presence with the ability to align, influence, and inspire cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Exceptional Communication: Clear and direct communicator with the ability to engage all levels of the organization.
Analytical Mindset: Data-driven and process-centric with a relentless focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Change Agent: Confident navigating ambiguity and driving change in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Brink’s Bronze or Silver Lean Leader certification strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence roles
Multi-site operations or logistics industry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of Lean strategies that directly support business growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction at the national level.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, embedding Lean thinking across all functions and levels of the organization—from frontline teams to senior leadership.
Own and execute the Lean Roadmap, ensuring consistent adoption of core methodologies (5S, A3 Problem Solving, VSM, Standard Work, Visual Management, TPM) across regions and business units.
Partner with operational leaders to define performance expectations, deliver coaching, and develop leadership capability in Lean thinking and behaviors.
Facilitate regional Kaizen events and improvement workshops, targeting high-impact areas to eliminate waste, streamline workflows, and improve service delivery.
Identify and institutionalize best practices across all locations, ensuring scalable, repeatable processes and sustainable results.
Design and deliver hands-on training and coaching for cross-functional teams, enabling widespread adoption of Lean principles across Operations, Admin, and Line of Business functions.
Actively monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and global best practices to inform future-state solutions that drive operational excellence.
Collaborate with customer-facing teams to integrate VOC feedback into Lean initiatives, improving customer experience and operational responsiveness.
Lead critical, enterprise-level projects focused on operational efficiency—including production planning, logistics routing, resource optimization, and workforce deployment.