Lean Transformation Manager

Prysmian•Taunton, MA

3d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Prysmian is seeking a Lean Transformation Manager for its Taunton, MA location. This role reports to the Plant Director and is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives through the development and implementation of Kaizen methodologies and the Prysmian Performance System (PPS). The position focuses on cultivating a workplace culture that empowers employees at all levels to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Lean Transformation Manager will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve process improvements and sustain operational excellence. This is a key role with direct line to the Site Director and leadership team, owning the transformation agenda and shaping the site's Lean strategy with the authority to influence priorities and deliver measurable business impact.

Requirements

Experienced Lean Black Belt / CI Leader in manufacturing.
Proven track record of driving measurable improvements (cost, throughput, lead time, etc.).
Deep expertise in Value Stream Transformation, Flow & Pull Systems, Hoshin Kanri, SMED, TPM, Standard Work, Daily Management & Visual Systems.
Ability to influence leaders who don’t report to you.
Experience successfully changing behavior, not just processes.
Push for impact over activity.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial engineering strongly preferred).
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.
Strong 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 Haves

Lean systems experience (TPS, Danaher, etc.).
Advanced problem-solving and analytics (SPC, regression, hypothesis testing).
Change leadership credentials (PROSCI, Agile, etc.).
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.
Strong analytical background - SPC, Hypothesis Testing, Regression, and Correlation Analysis.
Problem-solving skills, such as 5-Whys, 8D, Shainin, etc.

Responsibilities

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, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.
Facilitate high-impact Kaizen events focused on flow, constraint removal, and cost transformation.
Target high-volume, high-revenue value streams where results matter most.
Ensure every initiative delivers hard, tracked results.
Challenge leadership teams when needed and bring them along.
Embed Lean thinking into daily decisions.
Ensure sustainability through standard work, daily management, and accountability systems.
Develop operators, supervisors, and leaders into capable problem solvers.
Coach the organization on how to think, not just what to do.
Create a pipeline of future Lean leaders across the site.