Business Unit Lean Manager

Business Unit Lean Manager

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We are seeking a hands‑on Lean leader who is deeply passionate about continuous improvement, coaching others, and driving cultural transformation. As the Business Unit Lean Manager, you will serve as a coach, teacher, facilitator, and strategic thought partner to the Business General Manager and leadership team. This visible role reports directly to the GM with a dotted line to the Chief Lean Officer.

You will introduce Lean methods across the organization, guide value stream transformation, lead Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs) and Kaizen activities, and help cultivate a culture where every employee is empowered to improve processes every day.

This is an opportunity to be a foundational driver of our Lean journey—and directly influence how the business grows, operates, and performs.

• Own and execute the business’s Lean transformation journey, from launch to maturity.
• Partner with Enterprise Lean Transformation Coaches to drive value stream transformation.
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership on deploying and sustaining the Lean roadmap.

• Train, coach, and mentor leaders, supervisors, project managers, frontline employees, and other Lean team members.
• Foster a culture centered on daily improvement, accountability, and waste elimination.
• Challenge conventional thinking and inspire engagement across the workforce.
• Lead and facilitate RIEs, Kaizen events, and value stream mapping activities.
• Guide A3 development and problem‑solving efforts based on customer and process needs.
• Identify, prioritize, and champion improvement initiatives that drive meaningful operational performance.

• Support and install Lean fundamentals including:
• Visual management
• 5S + Safety
• A3 Thinking
• Collaborate with the Chief Lean Officer and other Lean leaders to implement the Re:
  
  Build Lean Operating System.
• Share best practices across Re:
  
  Build locations and functional teams.
• Mentor and supervise Lean team members within the business unit.

• 3–5 years applying Lean methods within engineering and/or fabrication (job shop) environments.
• Proven experience advancing Lean fundamentals across an organization.
• Hands‑on experience planning and executing RIEs / Kaizen events.
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to thrive independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work on‑site in Rochester, NY and/or Rush, NY.
• Willingness to travel (