About the companygkn automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel, and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world's car manufacturers.about the rolewe are looking for a highly skilled and visionary lean transformation leader to join our team. This role is ideal for a lean thinker with deep expertise in lean methodologies and a passion for driving operational excellence. You will play a pivotal role in transforming our site into a lean enterprise, coaching and influencing employees at all levels, and ensuring alignment with gkn automotive's lean roadmap. Your work will focus on developing scalable, automated, and reliable systems that enhance quality and reduce errors. This is a unique opportunity to lead impactful change and shape the future of manufacturing at a global leader in automotive technology.responsibilitiesleading lean initiatives and coaching site teams to embed lean principles across operationsconducting root cause analysis and designing procedures to reduce production errorsdeveloping and improving manufacturing methods and systems with a focus on automation and scalabilitydriving continuous improvement through innovation, procedural enhancements, and change managementmanaging and reporting on projects, including drafting reviews and presenting recommendationsbuilding strong internal and external networks to support knowledge sharing and collaborationstaying current with industry best practices, technologies, and regulations through ongoing learningqualificationsbachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related fieldminimum of 5 years of experience in lean manufacturingadvanced english proficiencyproven ability to lead projects and drive continuous improvementrequired skillsgreen belt certification or lean expert accreditationexperience leading kaizen events and cost-saving initiatives (cims)strong background in machining or manufacturing operationsexcellent communication and people management skillspreferred skillsaction planningdata analysisproject managementverbal communicationteamworkresilience