Regional Lean Manager

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Want to join us?

**Your Role**:
As a Regional Lean Manager, you will play a pivotal role in implementing and overseeing Lean methodologies and best practices within our organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and sustain a culture of continuous improvement, waste reduction, and operational excellence. Your expertise will be critical in enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and elevating customer satisfaction throughout our regional operations.
- Program management of Lean 2.0 Deployment plan across specific nominated EMEA sites (multiple sites).
- Ensure plans, activities are aligned with business and plant needs and Drive standard work to follow up and review site progress on Lean 2.0.
- Communicate Lean 2.0 progress, plans and roadblocks to agreed cadence.
- Provide coaching and support to Regional staff, Plant Leadership teams and plant lean leaders (EMEA).
- Support and develop lean capability of plant lean leader across all plants, wider Improvement Capabilities, and contribute to achieving business KPIs.
- Deploy and train Lean 2.0 Modules throughout the 5 phased deployment model.
- Prepare and lead periodic central maturity assessments and follow up on improvement activities.

**Your Background**:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related discipline. Master's degree preferred.
- 10 to 13 years of experience with at least 5 years of experience in Lean implementation, Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, or related roles, with a proven track record of driving positive results.
- Demonstrated experience in change management, leading cross-functional teams, and achieving operational excellence.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data-driven insights to make informed decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Project management expertise, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and engage different level of management
- Willingness to travel as required to various regional locations.

**Why join us?**
- **You can grow at Aptiv. **Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
- **You can have an impact. **Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
- **You have support. **We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

**Your Benefits At Aptiv**:

- Competitive compensation package;
- Health insurance;
- Home office policy available & Flexible working hours;
- Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications;
- Opportunities to give back to the community.

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.