Lean Leader

Wabtec•Maxton, NC

1d•$79,100 - $112,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Friction Product Line designs and manufactures high-friction and low-friction composition, sintered brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles. The Lean Leader is responsible for driving the lean transformation, installing standards to sustain process improvements, and supporting leadership to develop the lean capabilities of all team members in the value stream.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
10+ years of experience leading Lean and business operating system transformations within manufacturing environments, with demonstrated success driving organizational change across all levels is preferred.
Deep knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS) principles, including servant leadership, customer focus, capability development, standard work, pull systems, and problem-solving methodologies.
Proven ability to lead through influence, coaching, mentoring, and teaching, using a hands-on approach to develop Lean capabilities and high-performing teams.
Strong project and program management experience, including planning, execution, stakeholder alignment, and sustainment of improvement initiatives in matrixed organizations.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams while motivating, developing, and inspiring others.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Lean team and plant leadership to strengthen Lean expertise, change management capabilities, problem-solving skills, and continuous improvement execution.
Develop and execute the site's Lean strategy to improve customer outcomes, including cycle time, on-time delivery, quality, and overall operational performance.
Serve as a change agent by implementing and sustaining Lean principles, daily management, standard work, and disciplined problem-solving practices throughout plant operations.
Coach leaders and teams on Lean methodologies and tools, including Hoshin Kanri, Kaizen, A3 problem solving, value stream mapping, Kanban, visual management, flow, pull systems, and standard work.
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Wabtec Management System (WMS), ensuring compliance with standard processes and fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
Build organizational capability through rapid improvement cycles that increase engagement, confidence, and the overall pace of change.
Deliver strategic Lean initiatives and business objectives established by Group Lean Leadership, driving projects to successful completion with minimal oversight.