Divisional Lean Manager

Divisional Lean Manager

Weir Minerals

Fort Worth, TX

Hybrid

50% international travel is required

Purpose of Role: The role is driving the Divisions Operational Performance Excellence through the adaption of Lean and Continuous Improvement (LCI) practices to create a sustaining culture which delivers year on year operational performance improvement.

Accountable for driving acceleration of Weir Integrating Network System (WINS) to achieve top quartile sustainable business results across the Region or Value Stream, and building capability in business critical WINS standards across the regional sites.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge - but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Presentation and Facilitation: Lead presentations on lean methodologies, highlighting efficiency gain through effective facilitation, engage teams in process improvement initiatives, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Lean Implementation: Train, guide, and coach teams in Lean concepts, integrating them into daily activities for continuous improvement.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Identify and collaborate with internal stakeholders to define needs and requirements, aligning with organizational initiatives.

• Systems Optimization: Support optimization efforts of ERP (SAP) and MES system (42Q) usage across the division.

• Performance Monitoring and Improvement: Monitor and report on Lean Continuous Improvement (LCI) initiatives, track performance against KPIs, and provide support for improving KPIs as necessary.

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture developing a world class safety culture. Ensure a safe working environment for all stakeholders, including employees, contractors, and vendors

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Management experience working in an advanced customer centric, vertically integrated organization is essential.

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt) equating to excellent lean manufacturing teaching & observation skills.

• Experienced and comfortable in working in a 'matrix style' operational environment across multiple cultures and Regions. Must have strong influencing skills.

• Experienced in a hands-on industrial environment.

• Practical experience and noted success, in leading change management and transformation.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or similar field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Post Graduate education in business (MBA) or lean enterprise will be considered favorably.

• Experienced in a hands-on industrial environment and an understanding of the environmental impact which results from these operations. The ability to determine practical approaches which enable operational activity whilst managing our sustainability obligations.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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