Lean Specialist

Job description

Job Description

Summary We are looking for a Czech speaking Lean / Kaizen specialist who drives operational excellence by analyzing processes, eliminating waste, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement (with internal tool Flight Deck). They facilitate workshops, coach employees, and implement Lean and 5S methodologies across organizational workflows.

Responsibilities Event Facilitation: Lead and facilitate Kaizen workshops, Gemba walks, rapid improvement events, and other targeted continuous improvement activities at site level. Partner with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, drive engagement, and ensure actions are translated into measurable operational results.

Waste Reduction

Analyze current-state processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, non-value-added activities, and operational bottlenecks. Use Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and other lean tools to establish baseline performance, prioritize opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions that improve flow, reduce cycle time, and eliminate waste.

Standardization

Develop, implement, and sustain standardized work practices across operations to improve consistency, quality, and productivity. Establish and maintain 5S standards, conduct regular 5S audits, and drive accountability for workplace organization and visual management disciplines.

KPI Tracking

Monitor, analyze, and report key performance indicators related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost/Productivity (SQDC) . Use data-driven insights to track progress against targets, identify trends and gaps, and support leadership in prioritizing continuous improvement actions.

Training & Culture

Coach leaders, supervisors, and frontline team members in lean principles, problem-solving tools, and continuous improvement methods. Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence by building internal capability and developing teams into self-sustaining continuous improvement champions. Hard Skills Strong command of continuous improvement methodologies and tools , including DMAIC, 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, standard work, and 5S .

Ability to analyze operational data, identify performance gaps, and translate findings into actionable improvement plans. Experience facilitating structured problem-solving and process improvement initiatives in manufacturing, operations, or service environments.

Czech and English speaking Soft Skills Change management

Ability to influence adoption of new ways of working and drive sustainable behavioral change across teams.

Cross-functional collaboration

Proven ability to work effectively across functions, levels, and teams to align priorities and execute improvement initiatives.

Communication

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate workshops, present insights, and engage stakeholders from shop floor to leadership. Candidate Profile / Closing Statement The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on continuous improvement professional who thrives in fast-paced operational environments and is passionate about driving measurable results. This individual combines strong lean expertise with the ability to influence, coach, and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

They bring a data-driven mindset, a bias for action, and a commitment to building sustainable processes and a culture of continuous improvement. This role would suit someone with Lean experience and/or someone with a passion for lean methodologies who would like an opportunity to develop Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No