Lean Director Europe

The individual will help identify projects and initiatives, execute breakthrough improvement projects and implement management systems that help sustain performance and drive incremental improvements, doing so while building organizational capability in Operational Excellence and Operations Management. The role will work closely with assigned countries operational teams and cross-functional teams.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Cost Productivity - Sponsor cost productivity goals developing a culture of Operational Excellence that enables a competitive advantage.
- Identification of Projects. Lead Integrated Deck Building (IDB) Workshops. A structured approach to identify and prioritize cost saving projects and initiatives to meet country cost saving goals.
- Breakthrough Projects. Lead needle mover projects through Kaizen’s using relevant lean tools like VSM and Standardized Work.
- Operations Management System - implement and enhance existing operations management systems to sustain performance, problem solve and enable incremental continuous improvement.
- Build Organizational Capability alongside day-to-day key responsibilities identify, mentor and develop future operational and lean practitioners.
- Change Management: Champion and manage the implementation of process changes effectively by supporting teams through training, communication, and monitoring driving ongoing transformation and improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with senior leadership, operational leads, and teams in pursuit of cost productivity goals.

**Qualifications**:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
- Experience:

- 10+ years of experience in operations, process improvement, and lean ideally within automotive or electronics or similar industries with significant manual processing improvements.
- Proven track record of leading operational excellence initiatives, including Lean tools and methodologies including TPS, standard work etc.
- Experience with project management and driving change within a global and matrixed organization.
- Certifications:

- Lean certification is a plus, lean hands-on implementation experience a must
- Skills & Competencies:

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of Lean and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence and engage others.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Personal Attributes:

- Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence and engage others.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

**Key Relationships**:

- This role is an independent operator, with a small team, responsible for working with business leaders and General Managers across Europe.
- A key collaborator within the Brinks Business System and the global Operations Excellence Teams

**Key information**:

- Location preference: UK, France, Netherlands, Czech Republic and flexible on other European countries with easy access to an airport
- Languages: English and other European languages desirable
- Full-time
- c.50% travel to locations within Europe with more travel expected in the first 6 to 9 months.
- Flexible work hours as needed to meet project deadlines.

Qui sommes nous ?

Brink’s, groupe international présent dans plus de 100 pays, est un acteur majeur de la logistique sécurisée.

Pionnier du transport de fonds, notre groupe assure également le traitement des espèces, la gestion et la maintenance des automates bancaires.

Rejoindre Brink’s, c’est s’engager dans une entreprise innovante et dynamique où professionnalisme, engagement et loyauté sont les valeurs qui animent nos équipes vers un même objectif : la satisfaction de nos clients.