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Senior Principal Lean Deployment

International Permanent USD160,000 - USD175,000 per year View Job Description
The Sr. Principal, Lean Deployment leads the Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Deployment strategy for manufacturing operations, driving sustainable change and operational excellence across the Milford site. You'll partner with leadership to embed Lean behaviors, execute transformation initiatives, and standardize best practices across the global organization.
  • Lead sitewide Lean strategy with real influence on culture and practices
  • High-impact role with visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to drive results

About Our Client

The company is a global leader known for developing high-precision technologies used across scientific and industrial applications. With strong investments in operations and continuous improvement, they foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Job Description

Sr Principal, Lean Deployment Duties:

  • Partner with site leadership to build and execute the CI roadmap aligned to the Lean Operating System.
  • Lead major transformation and value-stream initiatives using Structured Problem Solving and VSM.
  • Implement and optimize tiered visual management and daily management systems.
  • Plan and facilitate kaizen events that drive measurable, sustainable improvements.
  • Improve transactional and back-office processes to reduce waste and increase productivity.
  • Deliver training on Lean/CI tools (Daily Management, 6S, SMED, Kanban, OEE, Standard Work, etc.).
  • Coach teams at all levels to strengthen Lean capabilities and CI culture.
  • Drive SQDCP improvements tied directly to company objectives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Principal Lean Deployment Candidate should have:

  • 10+ years in manufacturing operations with deep Lean/CI expertise.
  • Proven track record deploying a Lean Operating System and delivering measurable results.
  • Strong coaching, facilitation, and leadership skills with ability to influence at all levels.
  • Preferred credentials: Lean/Six Sigma Belt; advanced degree; PMP; experience with SMED, 6S, VSM, and advanced problem-solving tools.

What's on Offer

What's on Offer:

  • High-visibility leadership role shaping sitewide operational excellence.
  • Ability to influence global CI strategy and share best practices across multiple sites.
  • Strong organizational support for Lean investment, training, and resources.
  • Opportunity to drive real business impact in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Contact
Bridget Petti
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6898686

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Bridget Petti
Job Reference
JN-122025-6898686