Value Stream Coach - Lean Operations

About the role

Wabtec is hiring a Value Stream Coach for its Lean Operations team in Las Vegas. The role partners with plant leadership, frontline associates and functional leaders to drive operational excellence and supports the implementation and sustainability of the Wabtec Management System. It reports directly to the Group Lean Leader, with a dotted line to the Plant Manager, and involves hands-on coaching, mentoring and facilitation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the site's lean transformation and develop lean leadership capabilities across the organization
• Coach plant leaders and teams on lean principles, change management and continuous improvement
• Facilitate Daily Management, kaizen events, A3 problem-solving and value stream mapping workshops
• Partner with plant leadership on strategies for safety, quality, delivery, cost and customer satisfaction
• Implement and sustain the Wabtec Management System and lean operating disciplines
• Train and mentor teams on standard work, visual management, flow, pull systems and waste elimination
• Monitor operational performance and support production, efficiency and business objectives

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading lean transformation in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to influence, coach and mentor leaders and teams
• Bachelor's degree preferred; prior manufacturing leadership experience preferred
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment and to travel about 10%
• Willingness to relocate; relocation assistance may be provided if eligible
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; drug screen and fitness-for-duty tests may apply

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System (TPS)
• Pull systems, flow, kanban and other lean operating practices
• Kaizen events, Daily Management and structured problem-solving methods
• Project and program management with measurable results

What we offer

• Salary range of $79,100-$112,800, depending on experience, skills and location
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits
• Possible annual bonus if eligible