Lean Manager

MTU Maintenance Fort Worth • Fort Worth, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

MTU Maintenance Fort Worth is part of the world’s largest independent jet engine MRO company based in Germany providing aftermarket and OEM-licensed engine maintenance services worldwide. As a part of MTU Aero Engines, with over 90 years of experience in the design, development, and production of jet engine components, modules, and engines; MTU Maintenance is a global network of over 7,000 employees with over 45 years of experience in the MRO market. MTU provides maintenance from targeted hospital visits to complete overhauls on over 30+ commercial aero engine and industrial gas turbine lines and has completed more than 27,000 shop visits for over 270 airline customers worldwide. Within this Global network, MTU Maintenance Fort Worth provides hospital shop and on-site maintenance services. As a Lean Manager, you will work together with our partners in operational and administrative areas to shape the path to operational excellence. You will be a key driver in advancing the Lean mindset at MTU. You will support MTU’s operational and administrative functions with pragmatic, audience-appropriate concepts and methods—from identifying improvement potential through achieving their improvement goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, business administration, industrial engineering and management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with a strong track record in change management, project management, and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience in Shopfloor Management and KPI Cascading
• Deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, process redesign, and operational excellence methodologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams, along with the presence and credibility to influence decisions at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification or Lean Six Sigma Belt preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective training sessions and workshops.
• Advanced communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong partnerships across teams.
• Coaching certification or train-the-trainer credentials are preferred.
• German language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement MTU Shop floor and office management in close collaboration with MTU’s German Lean teams
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across operational and administrative teams, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and overall business performance.
• Deliver training, coaching, and hands-on facilitation in Lean leadership, process optimization, problem-solving, and continuous improvement tools.
• Present insights, progress, and recommendations to senior leaders and executive stakeholders, using data to influence decisions and drive alignment.
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to redesign processes, eliminate non-value-added activities, and embed sustainable ways of working.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD insurance are effective immediately
• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid LTD and Life / AD&D insurance
• 401k with employer matching up to 2% with an additional discretionary contribution to 1% provided from the employer
• Paid 2 weeks of Vacation, paid 10 days of PTO & Holidays
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Monthly $30 Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Passport and renewal compliance, and TSA reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level