Job Overview

Join a high-performing team of TEOA leaders driving enterprise-wide transformation. This role is for a high-energy, hands-on change agent with a strong problem-solving and deep kaizen experience, with a passion for building systems that deliver sustainable results. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to influence culture, embed Lean thinking, and develop future leaders—not only in operations, but across all business functions.

Job Requirements

• • Lead with Influence: Partner with senior leaders to shape and execute the TEOA strategy, embedding Lean principles into the fabric of the organization.
  • Drive Results Through Kaizen: Facilitate and lead impactful kaizen events that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Establish Systems: Build and sustain daily management systems, standard work, and structured problem-solving practices
  • Coach at the Gemba: Be a visible, hands-on leader who teaches by doing—coaching teams at the point of work to solve problems and improve processes.
  • Develop Talent: Mentor and grow Lean capability across the organization and be a catalyst for leadership development.
  • Foster a Culture of Inquiry: Encourage curiosity, challenge the status quo, and promote a mindset of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Model Extreme Ownership: Take full accountability for team outcomes, breaking down silos and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Make it happen attitude.
  • Think Strategically: Translate business strategy into actionable improvement plans with clear metrics, milestones, and contingencies.
  • Promote Innovation and Learning: Embrace experimentation, learn from failure, and continuously sharpen your own and others’ capabilities.
  • Expand Lean Beyond Operations: Collaborate and Lead Lean deployment in non-operational functions including: Materials & Supply Chain, HR, Finance, EHS and Quality.
  • Demonstrate “And” Mindset: Consistently challenge trade-offs by pursuing breakthrough solutions that deliver cost efficiency ‘and’ quality, speed ‘and’ sustainability—without compromise.
  • Act with Urgency: Prioritize immediate impact and results over excessive planning, meetings, or proposal reviews. Focus on doing, not just discussing - delivering tangible improvements quickly and visibly.
  • Balance Priorities in Complexity: Effectively manage your own time and focus in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment - delivering across multiple priorities without sacrificing quality, speed, or collaboration.
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What your background should look like

Qualification:

• Level 8 degree in Industrial Engineering, Lean Operations, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or operational excellence roles.

Key Requirements:

• Industrial, Automotive or Medical Device industry experience
• Danaher Business System experience or similar an advantage.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Lean tools
• Proven track record of leading kaizen events with quantifiable business impact.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills across all levels.
• Experience applying Lean in both operational and transactional environments.
• Demonstrated success in applying “And” thinking to deliver high-value, multi-dimensional outcomes. 
• Ambitious and growth-oriented, with a drive to raise expectations, challenge limits, and deliver transformational change.
• Bias for action—able to cut through complexity, mobilize teams, and deliver results fast.
• Self-directed and disciplined, with the ability to manage competing demands and deliver results in a complex, high-performance environment.

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