Regional Lean Manager Americas
hace 2 semanas
About Us
GKN Automotive is a leading provider of driveline technologies for the global automotive industry. Our comprehensive global footprint enables us to design, develop, manufacture, and integrate a wide range of driveline solutions for over 90% of the world's car manufacturers.
Role Purpose
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will lead the development and implementation of lean manufacturing strategies across the Americas region. This will involve working closely with site leaders to identify areas for improvement and implementing process changes to drive cost reduction and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Capability Building
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing their own capabilities through participation in assessment and development planning activities, as well as formal and informal training and coaching. They will also be expected to maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education and professional development.
Procedural Improvement
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of procedural improvements across the region. This will involve working closely with site leaders to identify areas for improvement and implementing process changes to drive quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Project Management
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects across the region, including the development and implementation of lean manufacturing strategies. They will also be expected to report to senior colleagues and provide stakeholders with accurate and relevant information and key recommendations at agreed review points.
Project Reporting and Review
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will be responsible for managing the project review process, including the preparation and coordination of data and analytics reports. They will also be expected to provide stakeholders with accurate and relevant information and key recommendations at agreed review points.
Network of Influence
The successful candidate will be responsible for participating actively in the development and nurturing of networks and relationships internally and externally to support the successful implementation of digital initiatives.
Training Development and Delivery
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will be responsible for designing and developing content for training courses to fill gaps in established programs, as well as running complex or customized training courses to improve employee performance.
Insights and Reporting
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and coordinating the completion of various data and analytics reports, including the development of insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
Building Capability
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will be responsible for implementing the formal development framework for a team, with guidance from senior colleagues. They will also be expected to provide informal coaching to others throughout the organization in their area of expertise.
Values & Behaviours
Ingenious: Innovative Thinking
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate innovative thinking and creativity in their approach to problem-solving and process improvement. They will also be expected to appreciate others' creative ideas and solutions and provide helpful input to enhance them.
Ingenious: Effective Decision Making
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will be responsible for making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. They will also be expected to integrate various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions.
Ingenious: Managing Complexity
The successful candidate will be expected to make sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. They will also be expected to look at complex issues from multiple angles and explore issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes.
Ingenious: Applying Internal and External Insight
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will be responsible for applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. They will also be expected to clearly understand how their activities relate to critical business drivers and monitor business news and market changes for impact on the business or on their expertise area.
Collaborative: Building Relationships
The successful candidate will be expected to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. They will also be expected to readily involve others to accomplish goals, stay in touch, and share information.
Collaborative: Developing Talent
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will be responsible for developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. They will also be expected to consistently share ideas, insight, and best practices to help people reach their development goals and achieve optimal results.
Principled: Accountability
The successful candidate will be expected to hold themselves and others accountable to meet commitments. They will also be expected to track performance and strive to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures.
Principled: Managing Challenging Conversations
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will be responsible for stepping up to address difficult issues and saying what needs to be said. They will also be expected to share their own ideas and points of view openly, regardless of potential criticism or risk.
Principled: Communicating Effectively
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. They will also be expected to tailor communication content and style to the needs of others and pay attention to others' input and perspectives.
Driven: Customer Focus
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will be responsible for building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. They will also be expected to keep in contact with customers to ensure problems are resolved and studies customer feedback and emerging customer needs to determine creative new ideas.
Skills
Action Planning
The successful candidate will be expected to use comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on developing appropriate plans or performing necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
Assessment
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will be responsible for using comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on analyzing data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations.
Data Collection and Analysis
The successful candidate will be expected to work independently and provide guidance and training to others on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
Planning and Organizing
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will be responsible for using comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on planning, organizing, prioritizing, and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
Project Management
The successful candidate will be expected to use comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while guiding and training others on managing projects and/or programs within desired cost, time, and quality parameters.
Verbal Communication
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will be responsible for applying comprehensive knowledge to act independently while providing guidance and training to others on using clear and effective verbal communications skills to express ideas, request actions, and formulate plans or policies.
Project Tracking and Reporting
The successful candidate will be expected to use comprehensive knowledge and/or skills to act independently while guiding and training others on measuring and reporting progress toward intermediate targets to make sure a project stays on track to achieve its ultimate goals.
Reporting
The Regional Lean Manufacturing Transformation Leader will be responsible for working without supervision and providing technical guidance when required on creating relevant, lucid, and effective reports.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree (Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related)
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar leadership role and multi-site management experience
- Partnering corporate functions
- Experience in the automotive or metalmechanical industry
- English advanced, Portuguese desired
- Visa and travel availability required
Send your resume in English.
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