Lean Transformation Manager

Prysmian Group

Windham, Connecticut

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

8D, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Business Solutions, Business Strategy, Change Management, Channel Strategies, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Establish Priorities, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology & Information Systems, Infrastructure Construction, Leadership, Low Voltage (LV), Manufacturing, Metrics, Multitasking, Power Transmission, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Regression Testing, Safety/Work Safety, Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), Six Sigma Black Belt, Standards Development, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Industry, Time Management

LOCATION

Windham, Connecticut

POSTED

1 day ago

Lead Transformation, Not Events

If you’re a true Lean leader, you already know the difference, anyone can run Kaizen events. Very few can transform a site, influence senior leadership, and deliver sustained results. That’s exactly what this role is built for.

Why This Role Will Stand Out to You - This isn’t a “support” CI role.

You will own the transformation agenda:

Direct line to the Site Director and leadership team.
Full responsibility for shaping and driving the site’s Lean strategy.
Authority to influence what gets worked on—and what doesn’t.
A mandate to deliver real, measurable business impact (not activity metrics)

If you’ve ever been frustrated by:

Leadership that “talks Lean” but doesn’t commit.
Kaizen events that don’t stick.
CI roles with no real influence.

…this is the environment you’ve been looking for.

What You’ll Actually Do:

Own the Transformation:

Build and drive a site-wide Lean roadmap aligned to business strategy (Hoshin Kanri).
Partner directly with the Site Director to prioritize the highest-impact opportunities.
Drive measurable gains across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.

Lead Where It Matters:

Facilitate high-impact Kaizen events focused on flow, constraint removal, and cost transformation.
Target high-volume, high-revenue value streams where results matter most.
Ensure every initiative delivers hard, tracked results—not theoretical improvements..

Be the Change Agent Others Aren’t:

Challenge leadership teams when needed—and bring them along.
Embed Lean thinking into daily decisions, not just projects.
Ensure sustainability through standard work, daily management, and accountability systems.

Build a Lean Culture (Not Just Tools):

Develop operators, supervisors, and leaders into capable problem solvers.
Coach the organization on how to think, not just what to do.
Create a pipeline of future Lean leaders across the site.

What You Bring (And What We’re Really Looking For):

You’re not just certified. You’ve delivered results:

Experienced Lean Black Belt / CI Leader in manufacturing.
Proven track record of driving measurable improvements (cost, throughput, lead time, etc.).
Deep expertise in:
- Value Stream Transformation.
- Flow & Pull Systems.
- Hoshin Kanri.
- SMED, TPM, Standard Work.
- Daily Management & Visual Systems.

But more importantly:

You know how to influence leaders who don’t report to you.
You’ve successfully changed behavior, not just processes.
You push for impact over activity.

Strong Differentiators:

Lean systems experience (TPS, Danaher, etc.).
Advanced problem-solving and analytics (SPC, regression, hypothesis testing).
Change leadership credentials (PROSCI, Agile, etc.).

The Bottom Line:

This role is for someone who wants to:

Own a transformation—not just participate in one.
Build something that actually lasts.
Operate as a true strategic partner, not a support function.

If you’re already succeeding where you are—but know you could have greater impact in the right environment—this is that opportunity.

Required Competencies, Education, and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial engineering strongly preferred).
3 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with leadership in Kaizen, Continuous Improvement.
Proficient in Gemba Kaizen, Value Stream Analysis, Visual & Daily Management, Hoshin Kanri, SMED, TPM, Standard Work Development, and 3P Layout.
Strong ability to facilitate Kaizen Events on these methods and tools and helping to identify future Lean minded personnel.
Proficiency leading cost reduction and process flow improvement initiatives.
Proficiency with Kaizen tools, such as 3P, TAKT Time, Standard Work Combination Sheets, Standard WIP and Kaizen Newspaper.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to provide leadership and strategic direction as part of the site leadership team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Lean Master on TPS or Danaher Business System Certification.
Project management experience with a proven track record of meeting timelines or proactively adjusting to achieve planned goals.
Agile certification such as SCALE.
Change management such as PROSCI certification.
Strong analytical background - SPC, Hypothesis Testing, Regression, and Correlation Analysis.
Problem-solving skills, such as 5-Whys, 8D, Shainin, etc.

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are almost 29,000 employees, across 52 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

About the Company

Prysmian Group

Prysmian is world leader of the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, with some 19,000 employees across 50 countries worldwide.

Prysmian Group operates 10 plants in North America serving the telecom and energy markets. The Group consists of Prysmian and Draka, two of the strongest and most respected commercial brands in the industry, whose highly complementary products and services meet the needs for two distinct sectors: Telecom Cables & Systems produces optical fibers, optical cables and connectivity for video, data and voice transmission. Prysmian Group has two fiber optic manufacturing facilities in the United States covering 1.5 million square feet, including the only co-located fiber and cable facility in North America.

In our energy business, we design and produce cables and systems for the transmission and distribution of low, medium, high and extra high voltage systems. In 2009, Prysmian built the only Vertical Continuous Vulcanization line in North America in the Abbeville, SC plant. This facility is used to produce insulated high voltage cables. In addition, the group has a manufacturing facility in Prescott, Ontario to meet Canada’s power cabling needs.

A key factor in managing the Group's business is attention to sustainable development and the environment. As part of its activities, the Prysmian Group is involved in implementing management and production processes which help improve environmental sustainability and safety at work, in accordance with the guidelines of its HSE policy.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Manufacturing - Other

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1879

WEBSITE

https://www.prysmiangroup.com/en/careers/what-we-offer/sell-it-program

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