Manager, LEAN Continuous Improvement

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Position Summary The Manager, LEAN Continuous Improvement will lead the development, implementation, and sustainment of LEAN methodologies across the Valmet Flow Control facilities in the US. This role partners with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement, improve operational efficiency, eliminate waste, and build a culture of problem‑solving at all levels. The LEAN Manager will also collaborate with global LEAN experts across sites and business lines to align strategy, share best practices, and participate in enterprise-wide LEAN and CI initiatives. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute LEAN roadmap, including 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, VSM, and other core methodologies. - Lead plant level full‑cycle 5S implementation, Conduct 5S audits, and Create and maintain 5S sustainment systems. - Collaborate with global LEAN experts to ensure consistency across business lines and to share improvements, tools, and standard processes. - Facilitate kaizen events and improvement workshops aligned with business priorities. - Train and coach team leaders, supervisors, and frontline employees to embed 5S into daily operations. - Facilitate kaizen events and CI workshops that d...