Director, Global Lean Execution
U.S. Department of Labor
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Coppell • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Architect and lead the deployment of a global system that builds problem-solving capability
- Embed scientific thinking and drive cultural change
- Collaborate across regions and functions to coach leaders
- Design scalable development pathways and integrate Lean behaviors into daily operations
- Coach and mentor leaders and teams in core Lean concepts
- Establish systems for measuring and sustaining Lean maturity
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field
- MBA or Master’s degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in operations management with a focus on lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence
- Extensive knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement tools
- Strong strategic thinking and project management skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience translating lean concepts to business process, digital, and commercial work content is desirable, but not expected
- Experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial operations environment preferred.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Drug-free workplace
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
lean manufacturingcontinuous improvementoperations managementproject managementstrategic thinkinglean principlesproblem-solvingmeasuring Lean maturityscalable development pathwayscoaching
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsleadershipcollaborationmentoringcultural changecoaching leadersteam developmentstrategic thinkingorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBAMaster’s degree