Lean Transformation Manager

Prysmian•Willimantic, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector. We are almost 29,000 employees, across 52 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Make Your Mark at Prysmian! Lead Transformation, Not Events If you’re a true Lean leader, you already know the difference, anyone can run Kaizen events. Very few can transform a site, influence senior leadership, and deliver sustained results. That’s exactly what this role is built for. Why This Role Will Stand Out to You - This isn’t a “support” CI role. You will own the transformation agenda. Direct line to the Site Director and leadership team Full responsibility for shaping and driving the site’s Lean strategy Authority to influence what gets worked on—and what doesn’t A mandate to deliver real, measurable business impact (not activity metrics) If you’ve ever been frustrated by: Leadership that “talks Lean” but doesn’t commit Kaizen events that don’t stick CI roles with no real influence …this is the environment you’ve been looking for.

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
Successfully changed 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—not theoretical improvements
Challenge leadership teams when needed—and bring them along
Embed Lean thinking into daily decisions, not just projects
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

Benefits

The company will never ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process
The company will never request passwords, banking details, or copies of personal identification via email or text
The company will never extend a job offer without a formal interview process
All legitimate communications from our recruitment team will come from an official company email domain (ending in @prysmian.com)
Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.
Diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders.
With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes.
All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.